Nature.comDzip3 regulates developmental genes in mouse embryonic stem cells by …Nature.comIn mouse embryonic stem (mES) cells, ubiquitylation of histone H2A lysine 119 represses a large number of developmental genes and maintains mES cell pluripotenc… Continue reading
Age of Donor Affects Stem Cell Effectiveness in Repairing Lung Damage from …HealthCanal.com (press release) (blog)Miller School of Medicine researchers have found that the age of a donor mouse affects the ability of its mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) … Continue reading
The Peak |
Stem cell isolation could help fight tonsil cancer
The Peak A recently discovered method of distinguishing between stem cells and normal cells in one’s tonsils could be key in the fight against tonsil cancer. Conducted by SFU researchers in conjunction with British Columbia Cancer Agency, the study was … |
SelectScience.net (press release) (registration) |
Fetal Stem Cell Therapy Trialed for Brittle Bone Disease
SelectScience.net (press release) (registration) While mothers with conditions like bleeding disorders or virus infection were ruled out of this trial, Dr Gӧtherström did include a postnatal transplantation group. Although this is the first trial, fetal stem cell therapy does have benefits over other … |
The North Bay Nugget |
Stem cell donor clinic set
The North Bay Nugget Now, Armstrong and Makenzy’s mother, Wendy Lariviere, are organizing a stem cell donor drive on Nipissing First Nation for the little boy. Five years ago, just four days before his second birthday, Makenzy was diagnosed with acute lymphatic leukemia. |
Alabama NewsCenter |
Sickle cell disease cure in sights of UAB Stem Cell Institute
Alabama NewsCenter Sickle cell researchers are, from left, lead researcher Dr. Chia-Wei Chang; Dr. Tim M. Townes, director of UAB Stem Cell Institute; and Dr. Fred Goldman, director of the Lowder Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program at Children’s of Alabama. |
WBAY |
Bart Starr has undergone a second round of stem cell treatments
WBAY GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr has undergone a second round of stem cell treatments in Mexico as he works toward returning to Green Bay for the Packers’ Thanksgiving Day game. Starr has been having the experimental … NFL legend Bart Starr undergoes second experimental stem cell treatment in MexicoLos Angeles Times Packers: Bart Starr has 2nd experimental stem cell treatmentMadison.com Bart Starr undergoing stem cell treatment in TijuanaKUSI WTMJ-TV (press release) (registration) (blog) all 79 news articles » |
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End ‘stem cell tourism,’ experts urge
BioEdge Stem cell scientists appear to have oversold their product. In debates a decade ago, scientists, foundations and patient advocacy groups spoke glibly of cures for chronic diseases which would come after embryonic stem cell research was legalised. |