Stem-cell breakthrough improves vision in blind patients
A glimpse of hope was offered to blind people this week after U.S. See the rest here: Stem-cell breakthrough improves vision in blind patients Continue Reading
Therapeutically useful stem cell derivatives in need of stability
It is hoped that human embryonic stem cells can be used to generate cell populations with therapeutic utility. More here: Therapeutically useful stem cell derivatives in need of stability Continue Reading
Stem Cell Study May Show Advance
A treatment for eye diseases derived from human embryonic stem cells might have improved the vision of two patients, bolstering the beleaguered field, researchers reported. See the article Continue Reading
Stem cell injections slow aging in mice, study finds
Scientists have turned old lab mice young again using stem cells from young animals -- a feat that raises the possibility of one day "rescuing" humans from aging with a shot of their own stem cells Continue Reading
UCF scientists pioneer new source of stem cell generation
A process that prompts a single gene to generate millions of supercharged stem cells, which can then turn into any kind of cell a body needs to repair itself, has been patented at the University of Continue Reading
Researchers say therapy improves stem cell engraftment in umbilical cord blood transplant recipients
A therapy involving a natural compound may improve the ability of stem cells from umbilical cord blood to engraft in patients receiving a stem cell transplant for cancer or other diseases, a phase I Continue Reading
Some Stem Cell Donors Can Be Paid, Court Rules
An appeals court says a law prohibiting payment for donated organs did not apply to stem cells extracted from circulating blood. Continued here: Some Stem Cell Donors Can Be Paid, Court Rules Continue Reading
International Stem Cell Corporation to Present Immune Matching Research Advances at Cell Science and Stem Cell …
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Executives from International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCBB:ISCO), a biotechnology company specializing in the research and development of stem cell-based therapies, Continue Reading
Geron To End Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Citing "capital scarcity" the Geron Corporation said it will abandon its research into using human embryonic stem cells to treat spinal cord injuries. Stem cell expert Leonard Zon discusses the Continue Reading
Parkinson’s disease breakthrough using stem cell therapy
Australian scientists are on the brink of a discovery that could change treatment of patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Transplanting stem cells could be the next big thing in PD therapy they Continue Reading
Opinion: Vatican pushes for adult stem cell use
The Vatican has announced plans for a $1 million, five-year partnership with a U.S. biotechnology firm, NeoStem Inc., to direct research toward adult stem cells rather than the use of embryonic Continue Reading
Stem cell hope for Parkinson’s patients
Australian scientists believe transplanting stem cells into the brains of Parkinson's disease patients could be an effective new treatment. Visit link: Stem cell hope for Parkinson's patients Continue Reading
Cryo-Save Launches Educational Program on Clinical Applications of Stem Cell Therapies: An Example of Excellence in …
Cryo-Save AG: Zutphen, Netherlands (ots/PRNewswire) - Cryo-Save, Europe's leading family stem cell bank launches an educational program on stem cell therapies. The aim of the program is to increase Continue Reading
The New Tooth Fairy: Banking Dental Stem Cells
Some parents are banking baby teeth for stem cells that could fight future diseases. Read more: The New Tooth Fairy: Banking Dental Stem Cells Continue Reading
Stem cell advance has scientists buzzing: What does it mean?
Scientists say they've successfully cloned a human embryo that can create customized stem cells View original post here: Stem cell advance has scientists buzzing: What does it mean? Continue Reading
Parkinson’s Disease: Diagnosis, Causes and Treatment.
Juan Sanchez-Ramos, MD, PhD, Medical Director, Parkinson Research Foundation Dr. Juan Sanchez-Ramos is Professor of Neurology at the University of South Florida in Tampa where he holds the Helen Continue Reading
Stem Cell Cloning Technique Can Match Patient’s DNA
A stem cell is capable of replacing itself and giving rise to specialized neurons and glia (important types of brain cel ... Read More ls).. Embryonic stem cells may be cloned using the same Continue Reading
Scientists report possibly crucial advance in human embryonic stem cell research
Scientists reported Wednesday that for the first time they used cloning techniques to coax human eggs to generate embryonic stem cells containing the genes of specific patients. The step, published Continue Reading
AuxoCell Laboratories Licenses Umbilical Cord Tissue Stem Cell Service to Portuguese Company Crioestaminal
AuxoCell Laboratories, Inc., a leading stem cell therapeutic and regenerative medicine company, today announced an agreement with Crioestaminal, a leading European umbilical cord blood bank, allowing Continue Reading
Scientists Suggest Anti-Aging Stem Cell Therapy for Chronic Diseases
Scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and the Georgia Institute of Technology have shown they can turn back the biological clock in human adult stem cells, which helps regenerate old Continue Reading
