Bioscience TechnologyThe technique involves transplanting specially-designed motor neurons created from stem cells into injured nerve branches. These motor neurons are designed to react to pulses of blue light, allowing scientists to fine-tune muscle control by adjusting …Light may help restore function to paralysed musclesZee News all 10 news articles …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Stem cell research in Alabama gets anonymous $1 million boostThe Huntsville Times – al.com (blog)BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — A new organization looking to stimulate stem cell research got a shot in the arm last month with an anonymous $1 million donation. The Alabama Institute of Medicine wants to use the money to help fund four to … Continue reading
Stem Cell Injections Revive Failing HeartMedPage TodayWithin 6 months, multiple measures improved with injections of stem cells versus placebo, including end-systolic volume, left ventricular ejection fraction, stroke volume, and myocardial mass (P<0.05 for all), according to Anders Bruun Mathiasen, MD, … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Japan lab says stem cell research falsifiedMarietta Daily JournalScientists at the RIKEN, a Japanese government-funded laboratory, said Tuesday it found that data in a widely heralded stem–cell research paper was falsified, holding the lead researcher responsible for the fabrication. The research results from the … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Reuters(Adds Reuters tributes, details, Karzai statement). KHOST, Afghanistan, April 4 (Reuters) – A veteran Associated Press photographer who had covered wars around the world was shot dead and another reporter was wounded on Friday when an Afghan …Afghan Policeman Kills Foreign Photographer, Wounds ReporterVoice of AmericaVeteran AP photographer killed, reporter woundedUSA TODAYTwo AP journalists shot … Continue reading
USA TODAYAs the nation mourns another shooting at a domestic military base, details on the heroes killed and injured emerge from Fort Hood. Sgt. 1st Class Danny Ferguson had just returned from Afghanistan when Ivan Lopez, 34, opened fire on Fort Hood and killed …Acts of courage emerge in wake of deadly Fort Hood shooting … Continue reading
Los Angeles TimesAfter the coffee. Before getting my late night audition tape to CBS. The Skinny: I hope CBS names a David Letterman successor in the next few months, I’m not sure I can take a year of speculation. As I say below, if this were 2004 instead of 2014 I’d say go get …David … Continue reading
Stem cell therapy patient dies at 23; father seeks justiceallvoices“If the doctor of a former president gave you the assurance that your daughter will be cured of cancer after three months of stem cell therapy, would you believe her?” Bernard Tan, entrepreneur and grieving father, posed the question Tuesday. Remaining … …read more &nbs… Continue reading