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Sen. Ketron takes ‘one day at a time’ post stem cell transplant
Wgnsradio
A little more than two weeks out of a stem cell transplant to cure his cancer Bill Ketron has his sights set on attending the MTSU-Vanderbilt football game. Murfreesboro Post writer Sam Stockard spoke to the 62-year old state senator, who says he gains …

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Award under APJ’s name for stem cell research
The Hindu
S. Sankara Narayanan, surgeon, said regenerative medicine using human stem cells was one of the new and promising fields for treating various intractable diseases and damaged organs. Stem cell therapies would provide alternative solutions to repair and …

Experts: Unproven stem cell procedures need more oversight
NJ.com
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials need to do more to prevent for-profit stem cell clinics from exploiting and potentially injuring patients, according to an article published in a leading medical journal. The New England Journal of Medicine …

Stem cell research life saving
Mankato Free Press
Thank you to the congressman for stopping by to see us, especially in light of the fact that we’re not much of a voting demographic. Thanks as well for listening to me plead the only true solution for this devastating illness — exploration of …

House reauthorizes stem–cell legislation in bipartisan vote
Catholic Courier
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a bipartisan vote Sept. 8, the House passed legislation to reauthorize the bone marrow and cord-blood donor registry programs in the United States, ensuring that the treatment and therapies derived from adult stem–cell lines will …
Would You Consider Storing Your Stem Cells if it Could Save a Life in the Future?iDiva.com
Friend’s battle with leukaemia inspired me to become a donorWorcester News
Donors encouraged to honour childhood cancer awareness monthNorthernLife.ca

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Stem Cell Experts Support Using CRISPR In Human Embryos
Popular Science
Now, an international group of stem cell experts called the Hinxton Group has endorsed moving forward with basic gene-editing research on human embryos and germ cells. Modifying the human germline provides a “vast scope for applications in human …
Tide Shifting on Embryo Gene Editing?The Scientist

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Spheroid Stem Cell Production Sows Hope for IPF Treatment
NC State News
In a small pilot study, researchers from North Carolina State University have demonstrated a rapid, simple way to generate large numbers of lung stem cells for use in disease treatment. This method of harvesting and growing a patient’s own lung stem …