04/07/2011
An induced pluripotent Stem cell (or iPS cell) is an adult cell that has been reprogrammed to behave like an embryonic Stem cell (or ES cell). But what can it be used for?
Embryonic stem cells
When an ovum is fertilized, the egg divides, and within a short space of time cells are formed that have the potential to develop into all the tissues of the body. These cells are called embryonic stem cells and are known as pluripotent cells. Pluripotency is the ability to generate all different cell...
04/07/2011
In 2010, Cellectis also entered into a license agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim to obtain, breed and utilize animal models in pharmaceutical research throughout Europe, as well as with Bayer HealthCare to use its Homologous recombination patents. BASF plant sciences has also broadened its collaboration with Cellectis to utilize its tailor-made meganucleases.
Acquisition of assets from CytoPulse Inc.
Electroporation is a very efficient way of inserting molecules such as Meganucleases into any...