California Weighs $40M for New Stem Cell Genomics CentersGenomeWebCIRM, also referred to as California’s Stem Cell Agency, was created in 2004 when state voters approved a proposition that provided the institute with $3 billion to spend on funding stem cell research at institutes across the state. The CIRM Stem Cell … and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
RedOrbitA new method allows for large-scale generation of human embryonic stem cells of high clinical quality. It also allows for production of such cells without destroying any human embryos. The discovery is a big step forward for stem cell research and for …New technology to boost embryonic stem cells supplyOneindiaCould the stem cell ‘repair kit’ … Continue reading
10NewsThe Sacramento Bee http://bit.ly/1mKZTRp reports the directors of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine are meeting in Berkeley this Wednesday to create one or two research centers for stem–cell genomics. Scientists and businesses in the …California’s stem cell agency poised to bet big on genomics researchSacramento Bee all 32 news articles …read more &nbs… Continue reading
New Mechanism for Genome Unpacking in Stem CellsBioscience TechnologyGonçalo Castelo-Branco (Source: Ulf Sirborn; Karolinska Institutet) Scientists at Karolinska Institutet and Gurdon Institute in Cambridge, United Kingdom have identified a novel mechanism that allows pluripotent stem cells to maintain their genome in … and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Stem Cell Trials in Peril?Scientist (blog)WIKIMEDIA, LD711The Massachusetts-based firm Advanced Cell Technology has been leading the way in the somewhat fraught pursuit of developing therapies using human embryonic stem cells. After the 2010 failure of the stem cell company Geron, … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Medical News TodayResearchers in Australia have found that breast stem cells and their “daughters” have a longer life than previously believed. This newly discovered longer lifespan suggests that these cells could carry damage or genetic defects earlier in life that …New stem cell breakthrough brings breast cancer treatment closer to realityDaily News & AnalysisLong-lived breast … Continue reading
CIRM To Award $40M for Stem–Cell Genomic ResearchCalifornia HealthlineThe California Institute for Regenerative Medicine is planning to invest up to $40 million in stem–cell genomic research, AP/Modern Healthcare reports. According to AP/Modern Healthcare, stem–cell genomic research could “revolutionize” the medical … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
R & D MagazineA new method allows for large-scale generation of human embryonic stem cells of high clinical quality. It also allows for production of such cells without destroying any human embryos. The discovery is a big step forward for stem cell research and for …Could the stem cell ‘repair kit’ become a reality? Diseases … Continue reading