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Wellcome–MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute
The Wellcome – MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute at the University of Cambridge is a research centre for the nature and potential medical uses of stem cells. It is located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus in Cambridge, England.
| Affiliation | University of Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Director | Professor Berthold Göttgens |
| Location | Cambridge, England, United Kingdom |
| Website | www |
The Centre is funded by the Wellcome Trust and the Medical Research Council. The main areas of study include pluripotent and neural stem cells,[1] as well as epidermal stem cells.[2][3] Key advances in stem cell science at the centre include the elucidation of the role of the nanog protein in pluripotency[4] and work on inhibiting cellular differentiation.[5] It also conducts human embryo work as approved by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.[6][7]
References edit
- ^ "Incredible discoveries hint at wonder of scientific mysteries yet to be unravelled". The Times. London. 10 May 2008.
- ^ "Skin – the key to medical cures?". BBC News. 24 July 2010.
- ^ . www.cscr.cam.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 8 December 2009.
- ^ "New research gives insight into how stems cells develop into other types of cells".
- ^ . The Daily Telegraph. London. 23 May 2008. Archived from the original on 19 August 2009.
- ^ . www.hfea.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 7 June 2009.
- ^ "Wellcome Trust Centre for Stem Cell Research". Retrieved 13 November 2009.
External links edit
- Wellcome Trust-Medical Research Council Cambridge Stem Cell Institute