Harvard Stem Cell Researchers Create Cells That Line Blood VesselsRedOrbitIn a scientific first, Harvard Stem Cell Institute scientists have successfully grown the cells that line the blood vessels—called vascular endothelial cells—from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), revealing new details about how these … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Valley Springs woman saved by stem cell transplantCalaveras EnterpriseWe would throw away our cords, but these precious stem cells that we normally throw away can save lives,” said longtime Valley Springs resident Rachel Healy, who was diagnosed with cancer and a chromosomal defect in 2011. Diagnosis. When she was … and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Nature World NewsThe researchers used human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to grow the blood vessel linings in a novel way, inducing the differentiations of the iPSCs into specific cell types by mimicing the flow of blood. The cells which received a strong … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Good News Watch: Stem Cells and Small Cap Stem Cell Stocks (NBS, ISCO …SmallCap NetworkA quick look at the latest late summer news for the stem cell industry and small cap stem cell stocks like NeoStem Inc (NBS), International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) and BioRestorative Therapies (BRTX). By John Udovich. Aug 23, 2013 7:09:17 AM … Continue reading
Quest for ethical stem cells prompts moral questionsDFW CatholicWashington D.C., Aug 23, 2013 / 04:13 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The first human trials for the treatment of blindness using induced pluripotent stem cells has brought the hope of creating stem cell therapies that do not rely upon destroy embryos back in the … and more …read … Continue reading
Quest for ethical stem cells prompts moral questionsCatholic News AgencyWashington D.C., Aug 23, 2013 / 04:13 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The first human trials for the treatment of blindness using induced pluripotent stem cells has brought the hope of creating stem cell therapies that do not rely upon destroy embryos back in the … and more … Continue reading
Stem cell therapy improves radiation-induced cognitive impairmentNews-Medical.netIn an effort to improve post-irradiation cognitive impairment, scientists at the University of California, Irvine, and colleagues at Neuralstem, Inc. (Rockville, MD), have transplanted fetal stem cells into laboratory animals with radiation-induced … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Stem cell donor to hold registry driveKenai Peninsula OnlineLinzi will be receiving a stem cell donation in December at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Ore., her mother, Jen Shoemaker, said. The family is currently in Anchorage while Linzi undergoes chemotherapy treatments. Jen, who knows … …read more &nbs… Continue reading