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Donors hard to find for $800 blood stem cell donations – Sioux City Journal

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2016-01-22

Sioux City Journal

Donors hard to find for $800 blood stem cell donations
Sioux City Journal
Blood stem cells, identified in the early 1960s, were the first type of stem cells discovered and launched a new era of research. Like other stem cells, they can copy themselves, differentiate into specialized cells and undergo cell death — functions

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2016-01-22

Stemcell research
Waterbury Republican American
During the George W. Bush years, the controversy surrounding embryonic-stemcell research was ready-made for progressives who sought to portray Republicans as irrational protectors of embryos — essentially, fertilized eggs. Some anti-abortion

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2016-01-21

Stem Cell Co. Hit With Class Action Over Board Rules
Law360 (subscription)
Law360, New York (January 21, 2016, 5:02 PM ET) — A proposed class action filed Wednesday in Delaware Chancery Court alleges a stem cell bank’s corporate bylaws violate Delaware law by making it more difficult for shareholders to remove company …

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2016-01-21

Cocktail of factors from fat-derived stem cells shows promise for critical
Medical Xpress
“Recognition that the functional component of adult stem cells can be attributed to secreted factors led us to explore the therapeutic benefit of delivering these factors,” said study co-author Dr. Vaclav Prochazak of the University Hospital Ostrava

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2016-01-21

Lifesite

Video: Child with high risk leukemia recovers after adult stem cell transplant
Lifesite
An adult stem cell transplant was Devon’s only chance at life, and this in itself presented another challenge. Because of a genetic anomaly, Devon’s family members were disqualified to be his bone marrow donors for the transplant. Typically, adult stem

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2016-01-21

OneNewsNow

Ethical + effective: Hopeful stemcell treatment for MS
OneNewsNow
petri dish stem cell research Advances continue to be made in medical research that avoids the destruction of human life. Researchers are even using words like “miraculous” when talking about the latest progress in treating multiple sclerosis. Lisa

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2016-01-21

OneNewsNow

Ethical + effective: Hopeful stemcell treatment for MS
OneNewsNow
petri dish stem cell research Advances continue to be made in medical research that avoids the destruction of human life. Researchers are even using words like “miraculous” when talking about the latest progress in treating multiple sclerosis. Lisa

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