Vatican-backed stem cell research gets $1.2 mln US grantFRANCE 24Stem cells are viewed on a computer screen at the University of Connecticut Stem Cell Institute on August 27, 2010 in Farmington, Connecticut. A Vatican-backed US company that researches an alternative to embryonic stem cells on Friday received a $1.2 … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
No Boost in Heart Function with Stem CellsMedPage TodayThe 17 patients treated with stem cells saw an absolute decrease of 11% in LV scar tissue compared with a 2.2% decrease in eight controls not treated with stem cells (P<0.004), according to Eduardo Marbán, MD, PhD, director of the Cedars-Sinai Heart … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Seeking a stem cell miracleBend BulletinMaggie Alejos, who sought stem cell treatment for chronic emphysema, works in the kitchen with her husband, Luis, at her home in St. Anne, Ill. Alejos sought the treatment despite skepticism, hoping it would alleviate her symptoms. “I was an Army nurse … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
SMC Heads-Up: Climate report outlook, stem cells ‘go live’ aScoop.co.nz (press release)“The ability to change multiple different cell types in a living mouse back into iPS cells (induced pluripotent stem cells), that can turn into any cell type in that mouse or even into an entire new mouse, is unprecedented. This research provides a … … Continue reading
Stem Cell Transplants May Be a Novel Treatment for SchizophreniaScience Daily (press release)Sep. 9, 2013 — Research from the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio suggests the exciting possibility of using cell transplants to treat schizophrenia. …read more &nbs… Continue reading
BR teen spends summer in stem cell researchThe AdvocateNATCHITOCHES — Many teenagers spend their summer at the pool or spending time with friends. Not Will Smith, of Baton Rouge. A senior at the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts, Smith participated in a stem cell research internship in St. …read more &nbs… Continue reading
FDA warns against unregistered stem cell produtManila BulletinThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public about an unregistered stem cell product being sold online. It said it has monitored the product “Bio Stem Plus” being sold “with deceitful health and therapeutic claims.” “The public is … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Parents to donate stem cells to ill girlHerald ScotlandAfter Mackenzie’s parents struggled to raise funds for the treatment, the Scottish Government stepped in with £160,000 to fund the stem cell donation, which will be carried out in Glasgow. The family has also had to meet the rest of the cost and have … …read more &nbs… Continue reading