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The promise of adult stem cells, how the Catholic Church supports it – Washington Times

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2016-05-13 NEWS

Washington Times

The promise of adult stem cells, how the Catholic Church supports it
Washington Times
A recent Vatican conference focused specifically on ethical forms of stem cell research drew companies and leading experts to discuss the future of the rapidly developing field. “For the Church to be working with those who are finding exciting new

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2016-05-12 NEWS

Nature.com

Human-embryo editing now covered by stemcell guidelines
Nature.com
The international society that represents stemcell scientists has updated its research guidelines in the wake of dramatic progress in several fields — in particular in research that involves the manipulation of human embryos. The authors hope that
Stop Hyping Stem Cell Science, Say Stem Cell ScientistsBloomberg
Science hype is too common. Stem cell researchers say it needs to stop.Vox
Guidelines on stem cell research meant to ensure treatments safe and effectiveCTV News
EurekAlert (press release) –Motherboard –InvestorIdeas.com (press release)
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2016-05-12 NEWS

The Australian

Stem cell hope for juvenile diabetes
The Australian
US researchers say they have succeeded in converting stem cells from the skin of people with type 1 diabetes into insulin-secreting “beta” cells. The feat, reported in the journal Nature Communications, could pave the way for a personalised medicine
Stem cells from diabetic patients coaxed to become insulin-secreting cellsScience Daily
Stem Cells Of Type 1 Diabetes Patients Transformed Into Insulin-Secreting Beta Cells; Research May Lead To New Medical Daily
Diabetes Treatment Using Stem Cells: No More Insulin InjectionUniversity Herald
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2016-05-12 NEWS

New guidelines on stem cell research released
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“The public recognizes that stem cell research holds promise for treating diseases and disorders affecting millions of people around the world,” said Dr. George Daley, a professor of biological chemistry and molecular pharmacology at Harvard University