Harvard investigation leads to “expression of concern” on Brigham-led stem …Boston.com (blog)A major medical journal has published a notice of concern about data included in a paper that found benefits for an experimental cell therapy in a small number of heart failure patients. The concerns were raised due to an internal investigation at … …read … Continue reading
Daily News & AnalysisStem cells and gene hold promising treatment options for Parkinson’s Disease, say doctors across the globe, including those in Mumbai. Eleven trials to test stem cell and gene therapies for treating the disease are currently underway. In Mumbai … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Guardian Liberty Voicestem cells There will probably come a day when you’ll be able to visit a website, open a drop-down menu on your computer, and order exactly the nose you’ve always wanted. Stem cells, seemingly the bodies tiny miracle workers, may hold the promise for … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Stem cell centre launchedThe Star OnlineKUALA LUMPUR: The search for suitable blood stem cell donors in Malaysia will be made more efficient with the setting up of the National Stem Cell Coordinating Centre. Health Ministry’s Medical Development director Datuk Dr Azmi Shapie said the centre, …National Stem Cell Coordinating Centre launchedThe Borneo Post all 3 … Continue reading
Former NIH stem–cell chief joins New York foundationNature.com (blog)Stem–cell biologist Mahendra Rao, who resigned last week as director of the US National Institutes of Health’s Center for Regenerative Medicine (CRM), has a new job. On April 9, he was appointed vice-president for regenerative medicine at the New York … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Researchers identify transcription factors distinguishing glioblastoma stem cellsEureka! Science NewsThe activity of four transcription factors — proteins that regulate the expression of other genes — appears to distinguish the small proportion of glioblastoma cells responsible for the aggressiveness and treatment resistance of the deadly brain tumor. and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Researchers identify transcription factors distinguishing glioblastoma stem cellsBioscience TechnologyThe activity of four transcription factors – proteins that regulate the expression of other genes – appears to distinguish the small proportion of glioblastoma cells responsible for the aggressiveness and treatment resistance of the deadly brain tumor. and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Bioscience TechnologyStem cells culled from bone marrow may prove beneficial in stroke recovery, scientists at UC Irvine’s Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center have learned. In an analysis of published research, neurologist Dr. Steven Cramer and biomedical engineer …Stem Cell Research Shows Promise for Stroke PatientsGuardian Liberty VoiceBone Marrow Stem Cells May Help … Continue reading