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Making Insulin Producing Beta Cells by Cell Reprogramming
A robust and reproducible method for “direct programming” of acinar cells into functional beta cells with a polycistronic viral construct and viral transduction of pancreatic tissue in vivo in mice is described.
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Magnetic Nanoparticle-Mediated Gene Delivery to Neural Stem Cells
The first description on the use of oscillating magnetic fields for magnetic nanoparticle-mediated (MNP) gene transfer to neural stem cells NSCs.
Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Load-bearing and Electroactive Tissue Replacement
Recent advances in the fabrication and application of nanocomposite hydrogels for load-bearing and electroactive tissue replacement.
Featuring Photoacoustic Imaging, Nanosafety and More: January’s Advanced Healthcare Materials Covers
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Single cell resolution building blocks for tissue engineering.
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