Patients endorse key stem cell researchDaily News & AnalysisIn the case of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), which are stem cells made from skin or other tissues, researchers at the Johns Hopkins University found patients were largely in favour of participating in iPSC research even if personal benefit … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Gene Patent Ruling Fuels US Court Protest to Stem Cell RightsBusinessweekAs scientists get closer to using embryonic stem cells in new treatments for blindness, spinal cord injuries and heart disease, a U.S. legal debate could determine who profits from that research. Consumer Watchdog, a nonprofit advocacy group, wants an … and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Gene Patent Case Fuels US Court Test of Stem Cell RightBloombergAs scientists get closer to using embryonic stem cells in new treatments for blindness, spinal cord injuries and heart disease, a U.S. legal debate could determine who profits from that research. Consumer Watchdog, a nonprofit advocacy group, wants an … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Stem cell transplant complication gains attention at UW HealthLa Crosse TribuneMADISON–After Susan Derse Phillips had chemotherapy for leukemia, she received a stem cell transplant, getting blood-forming cells from a donor to restore her immune system and attack any remaining leukemia cells. The procedure apparently cured her … and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Stem cell transplant complication gains attention at UW HealthJournal TimesAfter Susan Derse Phillips had chemotherapy for leukemia, she received a stem cell transplant, getting blood-forming cells from a donor to restore her immune system and attack any remaining leukemia cells. The procedure apparently cured her leukemia, … and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Stem cell transplant complication gains attention at UW Health77Square.comAfter Susan Derse Phillips had chemotherapy for leukemia, she received a stem cell transplant, getting blood-forming cells from a donor to restore her immune system and attack any remaining leukemia cells. The procedure apparently cured her leukemia, … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Medical DailyA new collaboration between American and Chinese researchers may soon help to solve the central problem with embryonic stem cell medicine: the high risk of rejection of donor cells by the body’s immune system. As an ancillary benefit, lead investigator … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Biologists Discover Solution to Problem Limiting Development of Human Stem …Imperial Valley NewsSan Diego, California – Biologists at UC San Diego have discovered an effective strategy that could prevent the human immune system from rejecting the grafts derived from human embryonic stem cells, a major problem now limiting the development of … …read more &nbs… Continue reading