Categoría: News
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Excessive Embryonic Stem Cell Bias Forces Leading British Scientist Out of Country
The renowned adult stem cell expert, Dr. Colin McGuckin of Newcastle, England is permanently relocating his laboratory and staff to France, citing an unjustified bias toward embryonic stem cell research in the UK, to the detriment of adult stem cell work.
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The Potentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Improves Cardiac Regeneration
Scientists increase the efficacy of mesenchymal stem cells through a process of molecular «supercharging» for the therapeutic regeneration of heart tissue following myocardial infarction.
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Scientists Discover Link Between Stem Cells, Aging, and Cancer
A molecular link has been found between specific genes that regulate aging, cancer, and stem cell activity.
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Massive Quantities of Embryonic-Like Stem Cells Mass-Produced from a Single Human Hair
Scientists report a new and highly efficient, improved procedure for the reprogramming of adult human somatic cells into iPS (induced pluripotent stem) cells.
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The Stem Cell Political Agenda
The politics of stem cells are reviewed within the context of the current U.S. presidential election.
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Hundreds of Stem Cell Research Labs Springing Up Everywhere
Now that it is possible to create pluripotent stem cells without the need for embryos, stem cell research labs are springing up by the hundreds – despite the fact that one critical problem still remains.
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Neuralstem Licenses Technology for Spinal Cord Treatment
The stem cell company Neuralstem, Inc., announces the licensing of patents for the delivery of targeted spinal cord therapeutics.
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Cells Similar to Embryonic Stem Cells Created from Human Testes
European researchers have coaxed testicular sperm-producing cells into new cells that behave like embryonic stem cells.
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Pfizer Expands Into Stem Cell Research
Lured by the promise of financial profit, the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer joins the stem cell community.
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The Father of Embryonic Stem Cell Science Issues Words of Caution
At the start of a major conference, the man who first introduced embryonic stem cells to the world delivers a cautionary message.