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Ice-Bucket Challenge Supports Embryonic Stem Cell Research—And That’s a … – The Objective Standard

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2014-08-28 NEWS

The Objective Standard

Ice-Bucket Challenge Supports Embryonic Stem Cell Research—And That’s a
The Objective Standard
If scientists rationally judge that they can make headway against ALS and other devastating diseases by engaging in embryonic stem cell research, that is what they should do—and those who voluntarily (and non-sacrificially) fund such research are

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New tool aids stem cell engineering for medical research
EurekAlert (press release)
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A Mayo Clinic researcher and his collaborators have developed an online analytic tool that will speed up and enhance the process of re-engineering cells for biomedical investigation. CellNet is a free-use Internet platform that uses …

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Stem cell study in Japan planned for newborns with encephalopathy
The Japan Times
OSAKA – A Japanese team plans to launch a clinical study in which stem cells contained in umbilical cord blood will be administered to newborns with encephalopathy to prevent severe complications like brain paralysis from occurring. The Health, Labor

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Stem cell study in Japan planned for newborns with encephalopathy
The Japan Times
OSAKA – A Japanese team plans to launch a clinical study in which stem cells contained in umbilical cord blood will be administered to newborns with encephalopathy to prevent severe complications like brain paralysis from occurring. The Health, Labor

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The Inquisitr

Ted Cruz supports ALS research that ‘respects human life’
The Hill (blog)
Cruz posted on his Facebook page Tuesday that he and his wife personally support the John Paul II Medical Research Institute, which conducts research into a cure for the disease “without using embryonic stem cells” and that “respects human life.”.
Ice Bucket Challenge hits stem cell snagTown Hall
5 Stem Cell Research Facts Those Concerned About The ALS Ice Bucket The Inquisitr
Ice bucket Challenge: Catholic Church in US blocks donations over ‘immoral The Independent
CBS 8 San Diego –National Right to Life News
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SFGate

Stem cell industry’s ‘huge development’ in Bay Area
SFGate
Almost three years after a Bay Area company shut down the world’s first clinical trial of a therapy using embryonic stem cells, another local company is reviving the therapy. The treatment drew international attention in 2010, when Geron in Menlo Park
Embryonic Stem Cell Hype EncoreNational Review Online (blog)
Stem cell trial for spinal cord injuries cleared by FDASan Francisco Business Times (blog)

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Live Action News

Catholic organizations encourage ice bucket donations to Iowa City-area
KCRG
IOWA CITY — An Iowa City-area research institute has received donations from around the world as Catholic organizations encourage members to route their Ice Bucket Challenge gifts to an organization that doesn’t do research on embryonic stem cells.
Why I Said No to the ALS Ice Bucket ChallengeCatholic Online
Va. Diocese: ALS Funds Going to Stem Cell ResearchChristian Broadcasting Network
ALS Disease Symptoms: For Ice Bucket Challenge, Should Pro-Life, Anti The Epoch Times
Catholic News Service –Live Action News –ChristianToday
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