New process to differentiate stem cells

As scientists try to find therapy options to fight back and neck pain, considerable interest exists in harnessing stem cells to restore nucleus pulposus, the chief material in discs. Previous research shows human induced pluripotent stem cells can express markers for a wide variety of cells, including those that secrete NP. Scientists have developed a new process to generate NP-like cells from hiPSCs.
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Home break-ins by black bears surge in Connecticut suburbs

Connecticut environmental officials say the state's bears are getting bolder. Read more ...

Instagram co-founders reportedly resign from company

Co-founders of Facebook's Instagram, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, have resigned and plan to leave the photo-sharing app company in coming weeks, the New York Times reported... Read more ...

Man hangs Trump re-election banner at Disney World

Two men briefly flew a “Re-Elect Trump 2020” banner inside the Magic Kingdom. Read more ...

Democrats slam Republicans for pressing forward with Kavanaugh confirmation...

Some prominent Democrats are accusing Republicans of pushing to expedite the timeline for a confirmation vote on Brett Kavanaugh even after they knew of a then-secret... Read more ...

A's clinch playoff berth, then beat Mariners 7-3

SEATTLE - The Oakland Athletics clinched their first playoff berth since 2014, then beat the Seattle Mariners 7-3 Monday night behind Khris Davis' major league-leading 46th... Read more ...

Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein summoned to White House, expecting to be fired

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is expecting to be fired Monday at the White House, after critical comments about Trump. Read more ...

Brett Kavanaugh Claims Past Virginity As Defense Against Sexual Assault Claims

The Supreme Court nominee said he can't have been a predator because he was a virgin in high school. Read more ...

As new accusation rocks Kavanaugh's nomination, Trump maintains his support

President Donald Trump staunchly defended his embattled Supreme Court nominee against a new allegation of sexual misconduct, calling the accusations against Judge Brett... Read more ...

Gray crisp over 7, playoff-chasing Rox rout Phillies 10-1

DENVER - Jon Gray 's right arm looked dominant again on a night when Trevor Story's appeared healed. Read more ...

Luka Modric beats Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah for FIFA top player honor

Ronaldo and Salah were left disappointed at Monday's FIFA Best Awards in London as Modric took the top prize. Read more ...