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The CJEU’s Decision In Brustle – The Implications For Stem Cell Research – Mondaq News Alerts (registration)

The CJEU’s Decision In Brustle – The Implications For Stem Cell ResearchMondaq News Alerts (registration)Stem cell research involves the use of embryonic stem cells (as well as adult stem cells) in research. As the embryonic stem cells used in research are derived from animals, including humans, stem cell research has become associated with ethical, moral … Continue reading

2014-04-04 NEWS

Harvard stem cell scientists discover potential treatment for amyotrophic … – News-Medical.net

News-Medical.netHarvard stem cell scientists have discovered that a recently approved medication for epilepsy may possibly be a meaningful treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-Lou Gehrig’s disease, a uniformly fatal neurodegenerative disorder. The …Patient stem cells help identify common problem in ALSMedical XpressStudy helps unravel the tangled origin of ALSUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison all 13 news articles … Continue reading

2014-04-04 NEWS

Patient stem cells help identify common problem in ALS – EurekAlert (press release)

EurekAlert (press release)Harvard stem cell scientists have discovered that a recently approved medication for epilepsy may possibly be a meaningful treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—Lou Gehrig’s disease, a uniformly fatal neurodegenerative disorder.Study helps unravel the tangled origin of ALSUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison all 13 news articles …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

2014-04-03 NEWS

New hope for treating ALS – Harvard Gazette

Harvard GazetteHarvard stem cell scientists have discovered that a recently approved medication for epilepsy might be a meaningful treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a uniformly fatal neurodegenerative disorder.Study helps unravel the tangled origin of ALSUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison all 13 news articles …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

2014-04-03 NEWS

Japan lab says stem cell research falsified – Cherokee Tribune

Cherokee TribuneScientists 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 …Embattled Riken institute to grow STAP cells from scratchThe Japan Daily Press all 8 news articles …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

2014-04-03 NEWS