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How scientists are creating synthetic life from scratch
Vox
Welcome to the strange new world of synthetic biology, in which living things are a tool to be manipulated for practical ends. It’s a world in which, someday, organisms designed from scratch could convert waste into fuel or enter people’s bodies to …

Stem cells were one of the biggest controversies of 2001. Where are they now?
Vox
At the time, scientists had realized that embryonic stem cells had the incredible capacity to transform into virtually any cell in the human body — and so could potentially lead to new treatments or cures for a multitude of illnesses. On the other …

Triggering Stem Cells for Accelerated Healing
Anti Aging News
Recent research, led by assistant professor of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine at the University of South Carolina Joseph T. Rodgers, has found a way to increase the body’s ability to heal after injury. The study was published in the …

Lab-grown stem cells may carry an increased risk of cancer
Engadget
If you’ve followed the latest medical research, you know that stem cells are a big deal. They let you repurpose cells so that you can theoretically grow them i…
Stem Cells in Culture Have Tendency to Develop Cancer-Linked …Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Mouse teeth shown to hold insight into future stem cell tissue regenerationBel Marra Health
Purifying cells to treat diseaseScience Daily

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The Stemcell United Ltd share price is up 41%: Is it a buy?
Motley Fool Australia
The Stemcell United Ltd (ASX: SCU) share price is certainly having a great start to the week. At lunch its shares are up a massive 41% to 17 cents despite there being no news out of the pot stock. Today’s gain means its shares are up a staggering 1,200 …

Princess Christina of Sweden undergoes successful stem cell transplant
Royal Central
Princess Christina of Sweden, the youngest of King Carl XVI Gustaf’s four older sisters, has successfully undergone a stem cell transplant. Swedish newspaper Expressen first reported the news with a confirmation from the Swedish Royal Court’s Director …

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New imaging method may predict immunotherapy response early American Association for Cancer Research
EurekAlert (press release)
“In our study, we found a marker that was highly predictive of response to immunotherapy at a very early time after starting treatment, and we were able to design an imaging probe to detect this marker and accurately predict response noninvasively …

Stem Cell Donor, Recipient Meet At Chestnut Hill 5K Race
CBS Boston / WBZ
BRIGHTON (CBS) — A Bostonian who’s life was saved by a stem cell transplant met his donor for the first time at the Boston Steps for Life 5K Run and Walk in Chestnut Hill Sunday. Peter Levine, 67, was told he should look into a stem cell transplant …