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Engineered macrophages boost blood cell production
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Brain cell changes in people with MS revealed
Jan 24Fresh insights into the types of cells found in the brains of people with multiple sclerosis could help develop improved therapies, new research published in Nature has found.
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Parkinson’s Disease resistant dopamine neurones could improve cell therapies
Dec 20Dr Tilo Kunath and colleagues have developed Parkinson’s Disease resistant dopamine neurones which could improve cell therapies for the disease.
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Fresh insights into early development of reproductive cells
Oct 4CRM scientists have identified a new role for the gene regulator Otx2 at a very early stage in development of primordial germ cells (PGCs), the cells that lead to all germ cells.
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Early mouse development: Authors Interview
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Stem cell liver implants show promise
Aug 28New research suggests liver tissue grown from stem cells could one day replace the need for liver transplants.
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Liver failure could be eased by anti-cancer drug
Aug 15People suffering sudden liver failure could one day benefit from a treatment that may reduce the need for transplants.
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Powerful new technique reveals catalogue of genetic enhancers active in human embryonic stem cells
Aug 2CRM scientists have identified the active genetic elements (enhancers) which control gene expression in human embryonic stem cells.
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Brain study paves way for dementia therapy
Jul 5CRM scientists have uncovered a potential approach to treat one of the commonest causes of dementia and stroke in older people.
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CRM at 10: Celebrating 10 years of the MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine
Jun 29The MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine marked its 10th anniversary with a reception for staff and students (past and present), supporters and community partners as part of the MRC Festival of Medical Research 2018.
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CRM Early Career Innovator 2018
May 11CRM recently showcased the innovative talent of its early career researchers.
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£4M bid to find therapies that prompt tissues to repair
May 10Stem cell scientists, tissue engineers and clinician scientists at CRM and elsewhere are to join forces to investigate methods of promoting tissue repair in the liver, lungs and joints.
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Failure in male sex cell development caused by a hijacking of genetic blueprint
May 4CRM scientists have identified a fundamental molecular mechanism behind the failure in maintenance of male sex cells in two strains of genetically modified mice. The paper was published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology.
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Professor Sir Ian Wilmut lends support to Parkinson's Initiative
Apr 11Professor Sir Ian Wilmut – who led the team that created Dolly the sheep and was founding Director of the MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine – has backed an initiative to tackle Parkinson’s disease, after being diagnosed with the condition.
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Potential new target for treatment of Liver Disease
Mar 9CRM researchers have discovered a potential new target for the treatment of a type of liver disease that affects the bile ducts.
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Immune system could be key in fight against cancer
Feb 6Ageing immune systems could have a major impact on cancer risk. CRM Group Leader Clare Blackburn and colleagues at the University of Dundee have found that the immune system may play a larger role in cancer development than originally thought.
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'Immortal gene' Nanog plays key role in early sex cell development
Jan 11A gene which gives stem cells the ability to produce any other cell has been found to play a vital role in the development of early sex cells.
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Discovery speeds cell reprogramming
Nov 27CRM scientists have made a key discovery that could enhance the efficiency and the speed of the conversion of cells from one type to another in the lab – so called cell reprogramming.
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New understanding of egg development in mammals
Nov 21Two new studies published in Nature and Molecular Cell have identified roles for RNA modification in the control of egg cell development in mammals.
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CRM student Sophie Quick wins prize in MRC Max Perutz Science Writing Competition
Oct 27Congratulations to CRM PhD student Sophie Quick for winning one of three runner up prizes in this year’s MRC Max Perutz Science Writing competition.