BBC NewsNuneaton mum calls for NHS stem cell rethinkBBC NewsA mother whose children both had stem cell transplants has called for a rethink over the ending of NHS funding for treating relapsed patients. Five-year-old Charlie Couper and his sister Zoe, … Continue reading
Minneapolis Star Tribune |
Stemonix, a stem cell research firm, wins Minnesota Cup competition
Minneapolis Star Tribune Stemonix, which conducts stem–cell based research and drug screening, was awarded the $50,000 grand prize at the 12th annual Minnesota Cup, the state’s biggest business competition. Stemonix is improving production, growth and manufacture of human … |
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Researchers receive grant to help develop stem cell therapy for glaucoma
News-Medical.net Researchers from the University’s Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease have been awarded a pump-priming grant to help develop a stem cell therapy for glaucoma. Dr Carl Sheridan and Professor Colin Willoughby from the Institute’s Department of Eye … |
Phys.Org |
Cancer stem cells—new method analyzes 10000 cells at once
Phys.Org The technique, developed at the University of Michigan, could one day help screen potential cancer treatments based on an individual patient’s tumor and help researchers better understand so-called cancer stem cells. It also sheds light on a … |
Burnaby Now |
Stem cell drive held in honour of Burnaby Mountie’s nephew
Burnaby Now The few-minutes procedure was not only a donor stem cell drive for the general public, but it was an effort that hits close to home for one Burnaby Mountie. RCMP Const. Aaron Jahed’s 10-year-old nephew Aaryan was diagnosed with a rare blood condition … |
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The FDA should study stem–cell treatments
Washington Post Regarding the Sept. 13 front-page article “Stem–cell clinics face new scrutiny from FDA”: The Food and Drug Administration should monitor stem–cell clinics and ask for permission to collect data to better make decisions regarding regulation. There is … |
Express.co.uk |
End of chronic pain? Human stem cells could provide relief for spinal cord injury patients
Express.co.uk A new University of California, San Francisco study in mice found human embryonic stem cells reduced two of the most severe side effects – incontinence and pain sensitivity. Co-first author Assistant Professor Dr Cory Nicholas said: “Chronic pain and … |