Stem Cells
> Scientists at the UCLA School of Dentistry identified two epigenetic regulating genes that appear to govern whether certain stem cells ultimately become bone cells. Story
> Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis identified stem cells that come from a specific part of a child's brain that could fuel the growth of pediatric brain tumors. Release
> U.K. scientists determined that stem cells from amniotic fluid could be reprogrammed to something similar to embryonic stem cells, without the use of extra genes. More
Cancer Research
> Scientists at Agios Pharmaceuticals discovered a connection between a metabolic enzyme called isocitrate dehydrogenase and acute myeloid leukemia. Article
> Women that unsuccessfully took fertility drugs had a reduced risk of developing young-onset breast cancer, according to a study published this month in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. More
Genetics
> Researchers from France and the U.S. discovered a gene defect linked to a number of systemic complications, including thoracic aortic disease and intracranial aneurysms. More
> Titan Pharmaceuticals has successfully completed a preclinical study into the feasibility of using dopamine round-the-clock to treat Parkinson's disease. Release
> Researchers from 9 institutions across the U.K. have highlighted 8 genetic regions linked to the development of osteoarthritis, a joint disorder that doesn't have a cure. News