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March 12, 2016 | Stem Cell Research Could Result in Cornea Replacement For Cataract Patients Within the Next Few … – The Cerbat Gem

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2016-03-12

The Cerbat Gem

March 12, 2016 | Stem Cell Research Could Result in Cornea Replacement For Cataract Patients Within the Next Few
The Cerbat Gem
“An ultimate goal of stem cell research is to turn on the regenerative potential of one’s own stem cells for tissue and organ repair and disease therapy,” remarks Kang Zhang, MD, PhD, who is the chief of Ophthalmic Genetics as well as both the founding …
Corneas and Lenses Developed from Stem Cells • The Monitor DailyThe Monitor Daily
The eyes have it: scientists grow lenses from stem cells | GulfNews gulfnews.com
New stem cell technique regrows lenses in eyes of infants with cataractsBT Sport
Discovery News –Maine News Online –Mic
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Asbarez Armenian News

Armenian Woman Donates Stem Cells to Save Life of Cancer Patient In Israel
Asbarez Armenian News
LOS ANGELES—Seven years ago, when Maria, a Yerevan resident, became a bone marrow stem cell donor with the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR), she had no clue that someday she would actually be able to help save someone’s life.

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2016-03-11

KQED

Nancy Reagan Bucked Conservatives When it Came to Stem Cells
KQED
In 2002, years after his illness had forced Ronald Reagan out of public life, The New York Times called Nancy Reagan a “stealth lobbyist” against the sharp restrictions President George W. Bush had imposed on stem cell research the previous year.
Nancy Reagan leaves legacy with local stem cell research13WHAM-TV
Nancy Reagan vs. Karl Rove: In Funeral Remarks, Reagan Daughter Recalls StemCell DisputeTheBlaze.com
Nancy Reagan Legacy: Stem Cell Research – Inglewood TodayInglewood Today
Heavy.com –Vox –Washington Post
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2016-03-11

Discovery News

Eye Lenses, Corneas Grown from Stem Cells : Discovery News
Discovery News
People suffering vision loss may one day have new corneas and lenses grown from their own cells, and be spared the invasive transplants required today, …
Corneas and Lenses Developed from Stem Cells • The Monitor DailyThe Monitor Daily
Lab-Grown Eyeballs Could Restore Vision to the Blind – MicMic
Experimental Treatment with Stem Cells could help in dealing with Maine News Online

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2016-03-11

Phys.Org

Researchers dig up new molecular details on ‘the other type’ of stem
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Scientists at IRB Barcelona and CSIC have discovered that the combination of two molecular signals determines which cells that have already differentiated can …

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2016-03-11

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (press release)

Tunable Form of CRISPR is an Efficient Regulator of Stem Cell
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (press release)
Combining powerful technologies in biology can often have an exceptionally synergistic effect that leads to fundamental breakthroughs in how researchers look …
CRISPRi: New Tunable CRISPR Can Regulate Gene Expression In Headlines & Global News

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