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stem cell technology can rejuvenate old human cells
iStock-919410014 Scientists have used stem cell technology to restore old human cells to a more youthful and vigorous state. Old human cells return to a more youthful and vigorous state through stem cell technology, after being induced to briefly express a panel of proteins involved in embryonic development. The researchers, at the Stanford University School …
Science & Technology Australia welcomes Misha Schubert as new CEO
Science & Technology Australia today welcomes Misha Schubert as she officially steps into the role of Chief Executive. Ms Schubert said she was honoured to be a passionate voice for Australian science and technology, and she would work tirelessly to raise the profile of our scientific expertise. “Building our national scientific and technology workforce is …
Science, technology, engineering and math displayed at Fernley STEM Festival.
Hiedi Andersen, Special to the Fernley Leader-Courier Published 3:40 p.m. PT March 7, 2020 CLOSE Emmeline Nomicos, 6, from Cottonwood Elementary, shoots fog with some help from Nathan Tobey at the Fernley High School STEM Festival. (Photo: Ed Andersen/Special to the Fernley Leader-Courier) Darrell Dunbar, 8, of Fernley wants to be an engineer when he grows …
NSWC Dahlgren Division Technology Mentors Engage Students at STEM Summit > Naval Sea Systems Command > Saved News Module
SPOTSYLVANIA, Va. – Students watched in amazement as oxygen liquefied and a zinc penny snapped in half when Michael Young demonstrated the effects of liquid nitrogen. Young – the director of academic engagement at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) – was among a contingent of NSWCDD leaders, scientists and engineers who joined a …
Educators learn about STEM technology
BOISE — Educators from all over the Gem State learned about new technology at the Idaho Education Technology Association Conference. The Stem Action Center offers training, professional development, and resources to take back to their classrooms. “Stem is what we want to connect our kids to because a majority of the jobs in Idaho are …
Global Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Toys Market 2019-2023 | Growth of Collaborative Environment in Educational Institutions to Boost Growth | Technavio
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Technavio has been monitoring the global science, technology, engineering and mathematics (stem) toys market and it is poised to grow by USD 914.37 million during 2019-2023, progressing at a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall …
Arizona Technology Council Applauds STEM Investments in Governor Ducey’s Executive Budget
Governor Ducey’s FY 2021 Proposal Calls for Spending on Education Through Workforce Training and Arizona’s Rural Community Colleges The Arizona Technology Council applauds Governor Doug Ducey on his proposed FY 2021 executive budget, especially with its emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The governor’s executive budget plan totals nearly $12.5 billion. The proposal …
Health advocates call for action to stem youth e-cig use
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Public health advocates have rallied at Kentucky’s Capitol to push for legislation aimed at reducing smoking and e-cigarette use among young people. A group called the Coalition for a Smoke-Free Tomorrow on Tuesday urged Kentucky lawmakers to impose an excise tax on the sale of e-cigarettes. Another measure backed by the …
Manufacturing Novel Stem Cell Products To Treat Type 1 Diabetes
The ISLET project, a multi-center collaboration of leading European researchers, aims to develop a manufacturing pipeline for stem cell-based products to treat patients with Type 1 Diabetes. In Type 1 Diabetes a patient’s immune system destroys the beta cells within the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas making a patient depend-ent on life-long delivery …
Stem cell technology offers new insight into motor neuron disease
Glial cells under a microscope. Credit: University of St Andrews Scientists at the University of St Andrews and the University of Edinburgh have identified a specific type of cell in the human body which can cause motor neurons to fail using stem cell technology. The joint research, published today in Glia, has shown that glial …