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Bioprinting technique creates thick 3-D tissues composed of human stem cells and embedded vasculature – Medical Xpress

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2016-03-07

Bioprinting technique creates thick 3-D tissues composed of human stem cells and embedded vasculature
Medical Xpress
In the study, Lewis’ team demonstrated the 3D printing of one centimeter-thick tissue containing human bone marrow stem cells surrounded by connective tissue. By pumping bone growth factors through the supporting vasculature lined with the same …

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2016-03-07

The San Diego Union-Tribune

Stem cell clinical trial for Parkinson’s begins
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Announced Monday, it aims to relieve the movement disorders of Parkinson’s by replacing the kind of brain cells destroyed in the disease. These cells produce the neurotransmitter dopamine, which enables normal movement. The stem cell trial appears to
International Stem Cell Corporation (ISCO) Commences Enrollment of Phase I Trial of ISC-hpNSCInvestorIdeas.com (press release)
International Stem Cell Corporation Announces Commencement of Enrollment of Phase I Trial of ISC-hpNSCMarketwired (press release)
International Stem Cell Corp signs up patients for Parkinson’s drugProactive Investors USA & Canada

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2016-03-07

WSBT-TV

Veterinarians using stem cells to treat joint pain
WSBT-TV
WSBT 22’s Danielle Kennedy gives us a firsthand look at stem cell procedures being done right here in South Bend. Nike is a FEMA search and rescue dog with Indiana Task Force One, but her trip to the Western Veterinary Clinic in South Bend isn’t for a …

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2016-03-07

Stem Cell Pioneer: Nancy Reagan Brought Alzheimer’s ‘Into The Public Sphere’
NPR
NPR’s Kelly McEvers speaks with Dr. Hans Keirstead, a stem cell research pioneer, about former First Lady Nancy Reagan’s legacy as an Alzheimer’s research advocate. More From Remembrances. Remembrances. Stem Cell Pioneer: Nancy Reagan …

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2016-03-07

Popular Science

Scientists Discover A New Kind Of Stem Cell
Popular Science
There’s a new stem cell in town: induced XEN, or iXEN. Scientists thought for years they were a byproduct of other developing stem cells, but researchers have now determined that they are their own type of cell with their own function, according to a
Scientists have developed early stage human embryonic stem cells for the first timeScienceAlert
Scientists Discover New Kind of Stem Cell: iXENSci-News.com
New type of stem cell found ‘in the garbage’Futurity: Research News
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News –thepaper24-7.com
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2016-03-07

Here And Now

Nancy Reagan Remembered As Early Advocate For StemCell Research
Here And Now
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan greets visitors to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley as she signs her husband’s new book “Ronald Reagan: The Wisdom and Humor of the Great Communicator” on May 17, 1995. The book is a collection …
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan said NO to drugs but YES to stem cell research. Where are we now? @sbpdiscovery Newswise (press release)
Nancy Reagan, former first lady, dead at 94Chicago Tribune
Nancy Reagan, First Lady Behind ‘Just Say No’ Campaign, Dead At 94Huffington Post
Politico –Forbes
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2016-03-07

NewsBusters (blog)

Nets Cheer Nancy Reagan Breaking With GOP on Stem Cells
NewsBusters (blog)
While remembering the legacy of Nancy Reagan on Monday, all three network morning shows made sure to highlight an issue in which she broke with much of the Republican Party – embryonic stem cell research. On NBC’s Today, correspondent Peter …

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