Deciphering the journey from stem cells to neurons

Deciphering the journey from stem cells to neurons

By Riken Research News – RIKEN researchers have uncovered how gradual changes in gene-expression patterns drive a cell-fate switch in neural stem cells (NSCs) in mice1. All the major neuronal types of cells in the central nervous system are created through the...
Fighting leukaemia by targeting its stem cells

Fighting leukaemia by targeting its stem cells

By University of Geneva – Acute myeloid leukaemia is one of the deadliest cancers. Leukaemic stem cells responsible for the disease are highly resistant to treatment. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), University Hospital of Geneva (HUG), and Inserm...