Light-activated neurons from stem cells restore function to paralyzed musclesEureka! Science NewsThey showed that the transplanted stem cell-derived motor neurons grew along the injured nerves to connect successfully with the paralyzed muscles, which could then be controlled by pulses of blue light. “Following the new procedure, we saw previously … and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Researchers at UVa. Create Fish Embryo from Stem CellsThe Charlottesville NewsplexThe University of Virginia School of Medicine has made a major scientific breakthrough. Scientists working in the Department of Cell Biology have been able to create a fish embryo using stem cells. The breakthrough comes after years of research into …UVA Breaks Barrier to Growing … Continue reading
Bioscience TechnologyThe technique involves transplanting specially-designed motor neurons created from stem cells into injured nerve branches. These motor neurons are designed to react to pulses of blue light, allowing scientists to fine-tune muscle control by adjusting …Light may help restore function to paralysed musclesZee News all 10 news articles …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Stem cell research in Alabama gets anonymous $1 million boostThe Huntsville Times – al.com (blog)BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — A new organization looking to stimulate stem cell research got a shot in the arm last month with an anonymous $1 million donation. The Alabama Institute of Medicine wants to use the money to help fund four to … Continue reading
Stem Cell Injections Revive Failing HeartMedPage TodayWithin 6 months, multiple measures improved with injections of stem cells versus placebo, including end-systolic volume, left ventricular ejection fraction, stroke volume, and myocardial mass (P<0.05 for all), according to Anders Bruun Mathiasen, MD, … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Japan lab says stem cell research falsifiedMarietta Daily JournalScientists at the RIKEN, a Japanese government-funded laboratory, said Tuesday it found that data in a widely heralded stem–cell research paper was falsified, holding the lead researcher responsible for the fabrication. The research results from the … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Reuters(Adds Reuters tributes, details, Karzai statement). KHOST, Afghanistan, April 4 (Reuters) – A veteran Associated Press photographer who had covered wars around the world was shot dead and another reporter was wounded on Friday when an Afghan …Afghan Policeman Kills Foreign Photographer, Wounds ReporterVoice of AmericaVeteran AP photographer killed, reporter woundedUSA TODAYTwo AP journalists shot … Continue reading
USA TODAYAs the nation mourns another shooting at a domestic military base, details on the heroes killed and injured emerge from Fort Hood. Sgt. 1st Class Danny Ferguson had just returned from Afghanistan when Ivan Lopez, 34, opened fire on Fort Hood and killed …Acts of courage emerge in wake of deadly Fort Hood shooting … Continue reading