Bird, Fish, and Fly Cells ReprogrammedScientistWhile the study’s authors cautioned that these cells were only partially reprogrammed, and therefore not induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), lead author Ricardo Rossello said that “they have a slew of phenotypic characteristics of stem cells.”. …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Cornwall woman first test subject in heart attack stem cell treatment trialMetroNews CanadaA Cornwall woman who survived a heart attack on July 2 will be the first person to participate in a world-first clinical trial testing the use of stem cells to repair damaged heart muscle. Clutching her husband’s hand as she smiled for the … Continue reading
CTV NewsCanadian researchers have begun a trial using genetically enhanced stem cells in the hope they can repair a patient’s heart muscle after a major heart attack. The researchers, who announced the start of the study Thursday in Ottawa, believe they are …Pioneering heart attack stem cell trial treats 1st patientCBC.ca‘Enhanced’ stem cell clinical trial … Continue reading
CBC.caThe first patient has been treated in a groundbreaking medical trial in Ottawa that could lead to a new way to repair damaged tissues following a heart attack. Researchers announced Thursday that a Cornwall, Ont., woman who suffered a severe heart …‘Enhanced’ stem cell clinical trial promises new era in treating heart attack …Ottawa CitizenHealing … Continue reading
Some immune cells appear to aid cancer cell growthScience Daily (press release)“This cell and its mechanisms are not good for your body and it helps the cancer by allowing the stem cells to thrive. If we can identify a therapy that targets this, we take away the immune suppression and the support for cancer stem … Continue reading
Embryonic-Like Stem Cells Not EmbryosNational Review Online (blog)Principles matter to pro lifers. They really believe in the sanctity of each individual human being from conception until natural death. And they try to promote public policies and live their lives (imperfectly, to be sure) in accordance with their … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Ottawa CitizenOTTAWA — A team of scientists led by Ottawa researchers has launched groundbreaking clinical trials of a stem cell therapy that lets the heart heal itself after a major heart attack. About 70,000 Canadians a year suffer a heart attack. While many … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
CBC.caThe first patient has been treated in a groundbreaking medical trial in Ottawa that could lead to a new way to repair damaged tissues following a heart attack. Researchers announced Thursday that a Cornwall, Ont., woman who suffered a severe heart … …read more &nbs… Continue reading