Heart's own stem cells offer hope for new treatment of heart failureEurekAlert (press release)Researchers at King's College London have for the first time highlighted the natural regenerative capacity of a group of stem cells that reside in the heart. This new study shows that these cells are responsible for repairing and regenerating muscle …Scientists Regenerate … Continue reading
Shining stem cells reveals how our skin is maintainedEurekAlert (press release)All organs in our body rely on stem cells in order to maintain their function. The skin is our largest organ and forms a shield against the environment. New research results from BRIC, University of Copenhagen and Cambridge University, challenge …New blood stem cell could … Continue reading
Abortion Viewed in Moral Terms: Fewer See Stem Cell Research and IVF as …The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Lifemofa-1 Regardless of their views about the legality of abortion, most Americans think that having an abortion is a moral issue. By contrast, the public is much less likely to see other issues involving human … Continue reading
Opportunities in Human Embryonic Stem Cell ProductsSan Francisco Chronicle (press release)Human embryonic stem cells were first derived from mouse embryos in 1981 by Martin Evans and Matthew Kaufman, and independently by Gail R. Martin. In 1995, the first successful culturing of embryonic stem cells from non-human primates occurred at the …New stem cell discovery 'could … Continue reading
“Grafix® Demonstrates Overwhelming Efficacy in Landmark Stem Cell Study for …BioNews TexasThe University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center has recently taken part in a successful multicentre study to assess the efficacy of the novel stem cell therapy, Grafix® produced by Osiris, for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. With foot … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Solon calls for probe into stem cell therapyRapplerMANILA, Philippines – Rep Paulino Salvador “Doy” Leachon of Oriental Mindoro's 1st district filed on Thusday, August 15, a house resolution calling for a congressional inquiry in aid of legislation on the conduct of stem cell therapy in the country. …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Third Annual Stem Cell Meeting on the Mesa Regen Med Partnering Forum …Marketwire (press release)WASHINGTON, DC–(Marketwired – Aug 15, 2013) – The Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM), the international organization representing the interests of the regenerative medicine community, today announced the presenting companies for its upcoming … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Leachon asks Ona to resign over stem cell issueRapplerHe didn't get to deliver the privilege speech, which was supposed to condemn the cure-all claims of certain stem cell transplant physicians who “take advantage” of a patient's desperate situation. READ: 6 things you need to know about stem cell therapy. …read more &nbs… Continue reading