Neuralstem ALS stem cell trial interim results reported in the journal, Stem Cells
Neuralstem, Inc. (NYSE Amex: CUR) announced that safety results from the first 12 patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) to receive its stem cells were reported Continue Reading
Penn Research Points to New Way of Preserving Fertility for Boys Undergoing Cancer Treatment
Treatments for childhood cancers are increasingly successful with cure rates approaching 80%, but success often comes with a downside for the surviving men: the cancer treatments they received as Continue Reading
Stem cell study aids quest for motor neurone disease therapies
A breakthrough using cutting-edge stem cell research could speed up the discovery of new treatments for motor neurone disease (MND). Continue Reading
Study examines treatment of heart failure with bone marrow cells
Use of a patient's bone marrow cells for treating chronic ischemic heart failure did not result in improvement on most measures of heart function, according to a study appearing in JAMA. Continue Reading
Bone Marrow Stem Cells Improve Heart Function, Study Finds
A research network led by a Mayo Clinic physician found that stem cells derived from heart failure patients' own bone marrow and injected into their hearts improved the function of the left Continue Reading
Cell therapy using patient’s own bone marrow may present option for heart disease
Cell therapy may present an option for patients with ischemic heart disease to use their own bone marrow cells to repair the damaged areas of their hearts, and may pave the way for future treatment Continue Reading
Some scum! Microbe in pond scum enlisted in new cancer test
Scientists are enlisting the living, self-propelled microbes found in pond scum - the pea-green surface slicks that form on ponds - in the development of a long-awaited new test to detect the cells Continue Reading
Stem cell therapy possibly helpful in heart failure patients
A new study found that using a patient's own bone marrow cells may help repair damaged areas of the heart caused by heart failure, according to research presented today at the American College of Continue Reading
‘Noodle gels’ or ‘spaghetti highways’ could become tools of regenerative medicine
Medicine's recipe for keeping older people active and functioning in their homes and workplaces - and healing younger people injured in catastrophic accidents - may include "noodle gels" and other Continue Reading
International Stem Cell Corporations Announces 2011 Financial Results
CARLSBAD, California – March 20, 2012 - International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCBB: ISCO) www.internationalstemcell.com today announced year-end financial results for the year ended December Continue Reading
Cardiac Stem Cell Therapy: Healthy Aging Leader Cenegenics Expands Heart Prevention Program, Joins Optimal Wellness …
Age management medicine giant Cenegenics® Medical Institute offers patients stem cell therapy outside of the U.S. via services from the prominent hybrid medical management company network.Las Vegas, Continue Reading
Trounson on Cancellation of Vatican Appearance: ‘I Am Disappointed’
The California stem cell agency has issued a statement from its president, Alan Trounson, concerning the cancellation of a Vatican stem cell conference at which Trounson was scheduled to speak. Continue Reading
Stem Cell Agency Budget Up for Review on Monday: 7 Percent Increase Proposed
The proposed $17.8 million operational budget for the California stem cell agency will receive more public scrutiny at a meeting next week in San Francisco, with additional public participation Continue Reading
Embryonic stem cells shift metabolism in cancer-like way upon implanting in uterus
When an embryo implants in the uterus, the low-oxygen environment provokes some of its cells to shift to a sugar-busting metabolism. In cancer cells, the same shift releases fuel and materials for Continue Reading
Stem cells from fat win favor with heart researcher
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Stem cells derived from a patient's bone marrow can help treat severe heart failure, but the results are even better when they are taken from fat, a leading researcher said, Continue Reading
Scientists develop stem cells that may help treat dementia
(KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - A joint research team from South Korea and Germany said on Friday they have created stem cells that have the potential to help treat people suffering from dementia Continue Reading
Latest ‘miracle cream' powered by rose stem cells
Lancôme will launch what it believes to be the latest "miracle" anti-aging product next month, with a rose stem cell-based Continue Reading
Stem cells could repair heart damage
Patients with advanced heart disease who received an experimental stem cell therapy showed slightly improved heart function, researchers Continue Reading
Health Notes: UVA performs first stem cell transplants in Virginia
UVA recently performed the first two stem cell transplants in Virginia, using non-embryonic stem cells from umbilical cord blood. The Stem Cell Transplant Program offers both bone marrow and stem Continue Reading
Key to immune system disease could lie inside the cheek
Powerful new cells created by Cardiff University scientists from cheek lining tissue could offer the answer to disorders of the immune system. Continue Reading
