Department of Medical Genetics and Microbiology

Andrew John Becker Helped Identify Stem Cells

His work also enabled researchers to identify, map and sequence genes

U of T team finds that few protein-coding genes remain to be discovered, but a single gene can spawn thousands of different proteins

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Embryonic stem cell lines will give scientists new potential for curing diseases

Retinal stem cells can be transplanted in mice and chicks, researchers find

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Researchers discover potential stem cells in the pancreas

Environmental signals can facilitate or inhibit ability to recall a memory, study finds