Gene silencing directs muscle-derived stem cells to become bone-forming cells

Filed in Science Tags: Stem Cells

More Adult Stem Cell (ASC) advances you won’t hear about in the MSM:
Using a relatively new technology called RNA interference to turn off genes that regulate cell differentiation, University of Pittsburgh researchers have demonstrated they can increase the propensity of muscle-derived stem cells (MDSCs) to become bone-forming cells.
Why is this development important, you ask?

Cells can [...]

Saint Louis Songwriters’ Showcase

Filed in Personal Tags: Food/Wine, Friends, Missouri, Music, Photos, Saint Louis

Tonight I’m at the Crave Coffeehouse, just off of the SLU campus, for the Saint Louis Songwriters’ group songwriters’ showcase. Neat venue for a coffeehouse:

Photo © Crave Coffeehouse

Photo © Crave Coffeehouse

My friend Christina is one of the songwriters performing tonight.

OYB June 1

Filed in Religion Tags: Christianity, Devotions, One Year Bible

Today´s reading:OT: II Samuel 18, II Samuel 19:1-10NT: John 20Ps: Psalm 119:153-176Pr: Proverbs 16:14-15
Today´s notable verse:
Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
Psalm 119:165 (NIV)

The One Year Bible Blog’s comments for today.

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