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Stem cell therapies hold promise, but obstacles remain – Medical Xpress

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2014-08-22 NEWS

Medical Xpress

Stem cell therapies hold promise, but obstacles remain
Medical Xpress
The review article focuses on pluripotent stem cells (PSCs), which are stem cells that can give rise to all cell types. These include both embryonic stem cells, and those derived from mature cells that have been “reprogrammed” or “induced” – a process …

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2014-08-22 NEWS

Boston Herald

Catholic officials question ALS Association’s use of stem cells
KOAT Albuquerque
The reason the school is boycotting the association is because it takes part in embryonic stem cell research. To many Catholics, that’s similar to abortion. Religious leaders in New Mexico said there are no plans to issue similar decrees to schools
Anti-Choice Leaders Denounce The Ice Bucket Challenge Because An Embryo Slate Magazine (blog)
Local Catholic leaders take ALS ‘challenge’ day after stemcell controversyWCPO
Anti-Abortion Groups Won’t Support The ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ThinkProgress
Boston.com –NorthJersey.com –Boston Herald
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2014-08-22 NEWS

Pittsburgh bishop throws cold water on ALS group, which uses embryonic stem
Tribune-Review
Lengwin said the bishop intends to make a donation to the John Paul II Medical Research Institute, which “uses a variety of adult stem cells to find cures and therapies for various diseases,” he said. “They do not engage in embryonic stem cell research

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2014-08-22 NEWS

State Rep. Poe faces 3-week stem cell procedure in Texas
The State Journal-Register
State Rep. Raymond Poe is facing three weeks in a Texas hospital to undergo a stem cell transplant designed to replace his bone marrow and cure a blood disease. “Sure it takes a little bit to do this and get over this,” the Springfield Republican said

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2014-08-22 NEWS

State Rep. Poe faces 3-week stem cell procedure in Texas
The State Journal-Register
State Rep. Raymond Poe is facing three weeks in a Texas hospital to undergo a stem cell transplant designed to replace his bone marrow and cure a blood disease. “Sure it takes a little bit to do this and get over this,” the Springfield Republican said

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2014-08-22 NEWS

WJLA

Catholic leaders denounce ice bucket challenge, cite moral problem over stem
WJLA
CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) – A Roman Catholic diocese is discouraging its 113 schools from participating in the ice bucket challenge to benefit the ALS Association, saying the group’s funding of embryonic stem cell research is “in direct conflict with
Catholic Archdiocese denounces “Ice Bucket Challenge” over stem cell researchSalon
Catholic officials question ALS Association’s use of stem cellsKOAT Albuquerque
Why Some Catholics Won’t Take the ALS Ice Bucket ChallengeTIME

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2014-08-21 NEWS

KING5.com

Send Your Ice Bucket Challenge Donation to Ethical, Successful Adult Stem Cell
LifeNews.com
However, the ALSA has admitted that it gives some of its money to embryonic stem cell research and has no qualms about doing so in the future. (Note the ALSA page linked in the above has just recently been changed, and now notes that embryonic stem …
Why Are Some People Protesting or Refusing to Donate to the ALS Association’s TheBlaze.com
Mayo Clinic researching ALS stem cell treatmentKING5.com
Pro-Life Leaders: ALS “ Ice Bucket Challenge” May Fund Killing of BabiesThe New American
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2014-08-21 NEWS

Ohio Diocese Discourages ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
ABC News
A Roman Catholic diocese in Ohio is discouraging its 113 schools from participating in the ice bucket challenge to benefit the ALS Association, saying the group’s funding of embryonic stem cell research is “in direct conflict with Catholic teaching