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ISSCR Remembers Sir John Gurdon
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) joins the global scientific community in mourning the loss of Nobel Laureate Professor Sir John Gurdon, whose visionary discoveries forever changed our understanding of biology and inspired generations of scientists around the world.
Professor Gurdon’s pioneering nuclear transfer experiments in frogs answered one of the most fundamental questions in biology, whether specialized cells retain the full genetic blueprint of life. His landmark demonstration that the nucleus of a mature cell could direct the development of an entire organism laid the foundation for fundamental advances in stem cell science.
Stem Cell Reports Welcomes New Members to Its Editorial Board
Expanding the depth and breadth of scientific expertise that defines Stem Cell Reports, the official journal of the International Society for Stem Cell Research, 13 distinguished researchers have joined the Editorial Board. Their appointment broadens representation across the diverse and international landscape of stem cell science and reinforces the Board’s commitment to championing the journal, raising its global visibility, and ensuring rigorous, high-quality peer review.
Kidney Organoid Unlocks Genetic Cause of Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 700 million people worldwide and is caused by genetic and environmental factors, as well as existing medical conditions. Known genetic risk factors for CKD include mutations in a gene called APOL1. These are rare in most populations, but two risk variants are present in as much as 13 percent of people with West African origin and another 38% possess one copy (carriers). The causes for APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) are currently not well understood, and treatments are lacking.
The ISSCR Partners with Nuffield Council on Bioethics to Compile Global Horizon Scan on Stem Cell Research
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) today announced a new partnership with the Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB) to conduct an ambitious international horizon scan focused on the future of stem cell science and its ethical implications. The initiative will help signal and inform updates to the ISSCR Guidelines for Stem Cell Research and Clinical Translation and guide the Society’s broader public policy agenda.
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