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b'STAP stem cells were a new method of generating pluripotent stem cells published in a paper a few weeks ago.\\xa0\\xa0 When it came out, scientists scratched their heads and wondered whether or not this new method could actually work and be reproducible.\\xa0 Well, while the jury is still out, it is not looking good and we bring on the show one of the most recognized voices of stem cell research, Dr. Paul Knoepfler to discuss the STAP stem cell theory.\\xa0 In addition to running a laboratory, Dr. Knoepfler maintains an amazingly active stem cell blog breaking all the latest stem cell news, and educating the public about stem cells.

As always, we update you on the current industry literature including a new method to make platelets, how to make old muscles young, the role of NANOG in reprograming, and the discovery of a new protein involved in brain formation.

To close it out, we finish up with a rant on two different topics.\\xa0 Yeah that\\u2019s right, a two for one rant.\\xa0 Enjoy!



Resources, Links and Research Papers \\xa0Mentioned In This Session Include:

Knoepfler Lab Stem Cell Blog
Stem Cells: An Insiders Guide by Paul Knoepfler

Research Papers:

Expandable Megakaryocyte Cell Lines Enable Clinically Applicable Generation of Platelets from Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

The endocannabinoid system controls food intake via olfactory processes

Astrocyte-Derived Endothelin-1 Inhibits Remyelination through Notch Activation

Rejuvenation of the muscle stem cell population restores strength to injured aged muscles

Nanog-Independent Reprogramming to iPSCs with Canonical Factors

Nanog Is Dispensable for the Generation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

In Vivo Direct Reprogramming of Reactive Glial Cells into Functional Neurons after Brain Injury and in an Alzheimer\\u2019s Disease Model

NPTX1 Regulates Neural Lineage Specification from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells

We are working on a way to categorize all of the research papers we mention on the show and provide, possibly even provide audio summaries.\\xa0 Enter in your name and e-mail address below, and we will notify you of when this feature is available.



Photo Reference: Courtesy of Dr. Paul Knoepfler'