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UK researchers turn embryonic stem cells into photoreceptors, successfully … – MedCity News

UK researchers turn embryonic stem cells into photoreceptors, successfully …MedCity NewsScientists in the U.K. have produced rod-like photoreceptors from embryonic stem cells, and successfully transplanted them into the retinas of mice. The work suggests that embryonic stem cells could perhaps one day be used as a treatment for patients … …read more &nbs… Continue reading

2013-07-23 NEWS

Treating diseases with cord blood: ethical stem-cell process gets FDA approval – St.Louis Review

Treating diseases with cord blood: ethical stem–cell process gets FDA approvalSt.Louis ReviewFormerly regarded as an investigational new drug, the FDA now classifies and regulates cord-blood stem–cell products used for these treatments as biologic drugs. “Cord blood differs from pharmaceutical drugs in that each collected unit has its own … …read more &nbs… Continue reading

2013-07-23 NEWS

Stem cell therapy for transplants developed by Athersys Inc. may end need for … – Plain Dealer

Stem cell therapy for transplants developed by Athersys Inc. may end need for …Plain DealerCleveland-based Athersys, Inc. is developing stem cell therapies that may free transplant patients from the lifelong use of immunosuppressant drugs, which can cause side effects including infection, kidney failure and cancer. (Marvin Fong, The Plain …and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading

2013-07-23 NEWS