SUMC in the News (11/05/08)
Press release
Stanford research sheds light on key trigger of embryonic stem cell differentiation
Clusters of mouse embryonic stem cells called embryoid bodies more closely approximate true embryos in organization and structure than previously thought, according to researchers here. Harnessing the signals that influence the cells’ fate may help researchers more accurately direct the differentiation of embryonic stem cells for use in therapy.
Print media coverage
San Francisco Chronicle, 11/05/08
Measure to fund children's hospitals up in air
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is mentioned in this article on Proposition 3, a ballot initiative that authorizes $980 million in bonds to pay for expansion and renovation of 13 children's hospitals. Though the proposition's fate was undetermined when the Chronicle went to print, the Sacramento Bee recently reported that voters approved the proposition.
Internet/ New media coverage
USNews.com, 11/05/08
Trigger for stem cell differentiation detailed
This article discusses the Stanford study on a key trigger of embryonic stem cell differentiation. Roeland Nusse, professor of developmental biology, is quoted.
Chronicle.com, 11/05/08
Stem cell vote in Michigan
Voters in Michigan yesterday passed an amendment that eases restrictions on stem cell research in that state. This Chronicle of Higher Education article mentions that one Michigan researcher recently left for Stanford in part because of the state's restrictive laws.
Broadcast media coverage
KNTV-TV, 11/05/08
This segment discussed Proposition 4, a ballot initiative that requires teenagers to notify their parents before getting an abortion. (As of this morning, the outcome is too close to call.) Paula Hillard, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, weighed in on the issue.
Office of Communication