Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
NIH research shows that scientists used cellular barcoding technology in mice to better understand how stem cells function during natural blood formation.
Other NIH-funded studies found that stem cell-derived retinal cells need primary cilia to support the survival of light-sensing photoreceptors. This advance may bring stem cell therapies for eye diseases closer to clinical use.
In a separate report, the DASH diet was named the best overall diet for the eighth consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report, recognized for preventing and treating high blood pressure as well as lowering blood cholesterol.