Edward Ross unveils ‘Hope Beyond Hype: Scottish Stem Cell Stories’Digital Spy“Our tour through some stem cell labs (maybe disused trams could be used as lab extensions?) hopefully gives the reader a snap shot of some of the work happening in Scotland as well as the avenues the science is taking,” Southworth told Euro Stem Cell. … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
Hospital begins using heart stem cells in transplant trialsFox NewsEDUARDO — [INAUDIBLE] OF CEDARS-SINAI IN LOS ANGELES CONDUCTED A SMALL TRIAL TWO YEARS AGO USING STEM CELLS DERIVED FROM A SMALL SAMPLE OF THE PATIENT’S OWN HEART. HE INJECTED THEM VIA A CATHETER INTO … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
USC NewsFor the millions of people around the world who suffer from incurable diseases and injuries, Stem Cell Awareness Day is a time for hope. In honor of the occasion, USC Stem Cell, in partnership with the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
NeoStem Unfazed By Hiccup Over Its AMR-001 Cardiovascular Stem Cell …ForbesNeoStem has rebounded this week after a Seeking Alpha blog post suggested its AMR-001 stem cell treatment for cardiovascular disease was unlikely to work. AMR-001, for which NeoStem is now enrolling patients for Phase 2 clinical trial, is an adult stem … …read more &nbs… Continue reading