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CoreBloodStemCells.net Launches Stem Cell Information Portal – SBWire (press release)

SBWire (press release)New York, NY — (SBWIRE) — 09/28/2013 — An information portal relating to stem cells has been launched by Core Blood Stem Cells.net, providing consumers with a range of information. The site offers information in a range of categories, enabling …Despite strong warnings, families turn to Latin America for stem cell ‘tourism’NBC LatinoStem–cell … Continue reading

2013-09-28 NEWS

Stem cells may prevent tissue rejection in breast reconstruction surgery – CBS News

CBS NewsScientists are reporting breast reconstruction surgery may be improved by adding stem cells and fat to the procedure. A new study published Sept. 26 in The Lancet found the technique was superior to typical reconstruction surgeries that use only fat …Study of ‘Sister’ Stem Cells Uncovers New Cancer ClueScience Daily (press release)Stem–cell fat grafts … Continue reading

2013-09-27 NEWS

Patient’s Own Cells Might Be Used as Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease – Science Daily (press release)

Patient’s Own Cells Might Be Used as Treatment for Parkinson’s DiseaseScience Daily (press release)iPSCs are cells that have been genetically reprogrammed to an embryonic stem–cell-like state, meaning that they can differentiate into virtually any of the body’s different cell types. iPSCs directed to differentiate into specific cell types offer the … …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

2013-09-27 NEWS

Study of ‘Sister’ Stem Cells Uncovers New Cancer Clue – Science Daily (press release)

Science Daily (press release)Sep. 26, 2013 — Scientists have used a brand new technique for examining individual stem cells to uncover dramatic differences in the gene expression levels — which genes are turned ‘up’ or ‘down’- between apparently identical ‘sister’ pairs.Stem Cell Therapy for Parkinson’s Proves Safe in PrimatesDiscover Magazine (blog)Fat-Derived Stem Cells Help Preserve … Continue reading

2013-09-27 NEWS