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Take a scalpel to $345 million in California’s stem-cell research waste – OCRegister

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2017-10-07 NEWS

OCRegister

Take a scalpel to $345 million in California’s stemcell research waste
OCRegister
Just as good scientists are drawn to conclusions by solid data, the decision whether to spend another $345 million by California’s state-run stemcell research project should be based on an objective analysis as to whether it would be cost-effective. A

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2017-10-07 NEWS

MIT Technology Review

GM Apples That Don’t Brown to Reach US Shelves This Fall
MIT Technology Review
The largest syntheticbiology company in the U.S. plans to begin marketing genetically modified apples for the first time this fall, but they won’t be labeled as GMOs. The so-called Arctic apples are genetically altered to suppress browning and will be

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2017-10-07 NEWS

WSPA.com

Greenville Memorial celebrates 1000th stem cell transplant
WSPA.com
After unsuccessful attempts with chemotherapy to prevent it from progressing into Leukemia, she was given stem cells. “Most people my age, 10 years ago, would have never ever been able to have this, ever,” says King. “I just feel like it’s meant to be

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2017-10-06 NEWS

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News

“Good” Gut Bacteria Linked to Melanoma Immunotherapy Response
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Scientists have uncovered a link between an individual’s gut bacteria and their response to anticancer immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy (ICT). A team of researchers at the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center in Texas carried out what they …