Stem Cell Research
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Structure of a stem cell niche
Understanding the specialized environment where stem cells reside is important for developing stem-cell based regenerative therapies. Read MoreFeb 28, 2018
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Study reveals role for stem cells in chronic lung diseases
A novel population of lung stem cells plays an important role in regulating the pulmonary microvasculature — the network of tiny blood vessels where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange takes place. Read MoreMay 25, 2017
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New method aids heart disease studies, drug discovery efforts
A team of Vanderbilt investigators developed a new method for rapidly generating heart muscle cells from stem cells. Read MoreJan 14, 2016