National Catholic RegisterWASHINGTON — Remarkable advancements in stem–cell biology are enabling scientists to reprogram mature cells into a variety of different tissues — but experts say these methods should be used carefully to avoid ethical questions and inadvertent cloning. and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Read More >Intellectual Property WatchA European Patent Office (EPO) Boards of Appeal this week handed down a verdict in the area of stem cell patenting that could provide further guidance on what is patentable under the European Patent Convention (EPC) when it comes to biotechnology. …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Human embryonic stem cells induced to spontaneously form cortical tissueMedical XpressYoshiki Sasai, Taisuke Kadoshima and colleagues from the RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology have now shown that human embryonic stem (ES) cells can spontaneously organize into the cerebral cortical tissue that forms at the front, or ‘brain’ end, … and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Stunning adult stem cell developments evoke hope, cautionCatholic News AgencyWashington D.C., Feb 7, 2014 / 04:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Remarkable advancements in stem cell biology are enabling scientists to reprogram mature cells into a variety of different tissues – but experts say these methods should be used carefully to … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Now, nanoparticles as scaffold for growing stem cellsManoramaonlineLondon: Small but powerful nanoparticles can now be used to grow stem cells safely in the lab, which could lead to cheaper transplant treatments and potentially help in generating whole human organs sans the need for donors, a study said. The study … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
The debate over new stem cell technique beginsBoston.com (blog)Already, scientists in laboratories across the world have begun dipping mature cells in acid, hoping to see whether this simple intervention really can trigger a transformation into stem cells, as reported by a team of Boston and Japanese researchers …Stem Cell Lines Not Fit for ClinicScientistStem cells … Continue reading
The GuardianScientists have long wanted to try to replace the damaged… Continue reading
R & D MagazineThe Salk Institute for Biological Studies will join Stanford Univ. in leading a new Center of Excellence in Stem Cell Genomics, created through a $40 million award by California’s stem cell agency, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM).UTSA to host RegenMed conference on stem cell research, regenerative medicineUTSA Today all 2 … Continue reading