RESEARCH NEWS
FROM HHMI

New Human Embryonic Stem-Cell Lines To Be Made Available to Researchers
HHMI researchers derive 17 new human embryonic stem-cell lines.

Gene Profiling Reveals the Essence of Stemness
Different types of stem cells share a common genetic program that may underlie their unique properties.

Producing Motor Neurons from Embryonic Stem Cells
HHMI researchers find the precise mix of chemical signals that coax the development of motor neurons.

Stem Cells Renew Hope for Fading Hair Follicles
Stem cells from the skin of mice can self-renew and differentiate into skin and functioning hair follicles.

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STORIES FROM
THE HHMI BULLETIN

Are Stem Cells the Answer?
Researchers hope to coax human stem cells into becoming pancreatic cells to cure diabetes.

New Discoveries Propel Stem Cell Research
Findings suggest new avenues to possible treatments.
(PDF, 207K)

Will Humans Generate Replacement Parts?
HHMI investigator Mark Keating is tackling the question of regeneration.

PERSPECTIVE

Advances in Stem Cell Research
Former HHMI investigator Brigid Hogan presents her views on stem cell research.
(PDF, 270K)

Toward Détente on Stem Cell Research
A conversation with bioethicist LeRoy Walters.
(PDF, 80K)

A Big Voice for Science
A conversation with Leonard Zon.

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HHMI Bulletin: November 2009

Cover Story: The Most Vulnerable Patients
Problems during pregnancy burden too many newborns with lifelong disabilities. Researchers are finding clues to a safer nine months, and a brighter future.

Taming Fear, Rising Calm
A social conscience rooted in the Deep South moves Kerry Ressler, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist, to try to ease the consequences of inner city trauma.

Membrane Awakening
Researchers are taking a more holistic look at cell membranes and the proteins embedded in them—and the surprises keep coming.

Enhancing TA Performance
Instead of letting teaching assistants sink or swim, risking their failure and the ire of the undergrads, some schools are prescribing a class in how to teach before they get in front of a class.