BioEdgeStem cell researchers reopen embryo experimentation debateBioEdgeIn April Chinese scientists revealed that they had used Crispr, the new genetic engineering tool, to edit the genomes of surplus embryos from IVF clinics. Although none of the embr… Continue reading
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Experts: Unproven stem cell procedures need more oversight
NJ.com WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials need to do more to prevent for-profit stem cell clinics from exploiting and potentially injuring patients, according to an article published in a leading medical journal. The New England Journal of Medicine … |
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Stem cell research life saving
Mankato Free Press Thank you to the congressman for stopping by to see us, especially in light of the fact that we’re not much of a voting demographic. Thanks as well for listening to me plead the only true solution for this devastating illness — exploration of … |
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House reauthorizes stem–cell legislation in bipartisan vote
Catholic Courier WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a bipartisan vote Sept. 8, the House passed legislation to reauthorize the bone marrow and cord-blood donor registry programs in the United States, ensuring that the treatment and therapies derived from adult stem–cell lines will … Would You Consider Storing Your Stem Cells if it Could Save a Life in the Future?iDiva.com Friend’s battle with leukaemia inspired me to become a donorWorcester News Donors encouraged to honour childhood cancer awareness monthNorthernLife.ca |
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Stem Cell Experts Support Using CRISPR In Human Embryos
Popular Science Now, an international group of stem cell experts called the Hinxton Group has endorsed moving forward with basic gene-editing research on human embryos and germ cells. Modifying the human germline provides a “vast scope for applications in human … Tide Shifting on Embryo Gene Editing?The Scientist |
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Spheroid Stem Cell Production Sows Hope for IPF Treatment
NC State News In a small pilot study, researchers from North Carolina State University have demonstrated a rapid, simple way to generate large numbers of lung stem cells for use in disease treatment. This method of harvesting and growing a patient’s own lung stem … |
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Would You Consider Storing Your Stem Cells if it Could Save a Life in the Future?
iDiva.com Stem cell banking has been around from 2001; it is being widely talked about only in the last few years. While quite a lot expectant parents these days have begun considering it as a way of securing their child’s health in the future, there are so many … |