Etiqueta: stem cells
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Mice Created From Skin Cells
Scientists in China have announced the succssful creation of mice from reprogrammed skin cells.
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Human Diabetics Treated With Pig Cells
A number of scientists have expressed concern over new clinical trials in New Zealand which began today, in which cells from newborn pigs are implanted into human volunteers for the treatment of diabetes.
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First Cardiac Stem Cell Infusion Performed
Researchers announce the successful performance of the world’s first cardiac stem cell procedure.
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Leading Researcher Joins Cellular Dynamics
Cellular Dynamics International announced today that Junying Yu, Ph.D. has accepted an invitation to join the company.
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NeoStem Featured on CBS
The biotech company NeoStem is featured on the CBS Sunday morning segment, "Eye on New York City", for their pioneering work with adult stem cells.
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Adult Stem Cells Treat Alzheimer’s in Animals
Scientists at the University of Central Florida announce significant improvement in an animal model of Alzheimer’s disease following treatment with adult stem cells.
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Enrollment Begins in Adult Stem Cell Clinical Trial for Ischemic Stroke
The biotech company Stem Cell Therapeutics begins enrollment in a Phase IIb clinical trial for acute ischemic stroke.
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Adult Stem Cells Restore Memory in Mice
Researchers at the University of California at Irvine report that adult stem cells help "rescue" declining memory in an animal model of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Heart Damage in Mice Repaired With iPS Cells
Induced pluripotent stem cells have been used in a mouse model to repair damaged heart tissue.
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Engineering Students Demonstrate Sutures Embedded With Adult Stem Cells
Undergraduate biomedical engineering students at Johns Hopkins University demonstrate a novel type of suture embedded with adult stem cells for use in orthopedic, cardiac, obstetric, and other types of surgery.