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IN his laboratory here at the University of Connecticut Health Center, Dr. David W. Rowe looked at two X-rays that appeared too good to be true. The first showed a mouse that had part of a tibia removed to simulate an injury so severe as to require amputation. In the next, the mouse’s leg had [...]

Paralysed people could gain the use of their limbs again after scientists found a ‘messaging system’ that could be used to control adult stem cells.
Researchers found the cells respond to chemical signals which instruct them to help repair tissue.
The work, funded by the Medical Research Council, could eventually lead to the development of [...]

James A. Thomson’s laboratory reported a way to turn human cells into what appear to be embryonic stem cells.

“Additionally, these approvals confirm our leadership role in blood cancer research and innovative oral therapies.”
Main Category: Cancer / Oncology Article Date: 10 Apr 2008 - 1:00 PDT newsletters Celgene International Sarl announced the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration approved a supplemental filing granting … via Medical News Today

“The process of cell migration is critical”
Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center have identified a gene that is responsible for the division and movement of marrow-derived, blood-forming stem cells, a finding that could have major implications for … via PhysOrg Weblog

Inserting tiny scaffolding into the brain could dramatically reduce damage caused by strokes the UK National Stem Cell Network Annual Science Meeting will hear today . via Medical News

Wall Street Journal Blogs

FDA to take key step in stem cell researchCNNMoney.com - 13 hours agoFDA advisors meet Thursday and Friday to begin to design how these embryonic stem cell tests will be conducted. It's an important regulatory step that could …FDA Hearings on Stem-Cell Drugs Wall Street JournalStem-Cell Studies in People Examined by FDA on [...]

Australia lifts ban on therapeutic cloning for stem cell researchPHG Foundation, UK - 13 hours agoInitial legislation governing stem cell research was adopted in 2002, and allowed the extraction of cells from surplus IVF embryos but did not permit the …

CBC.ca

Stem cells and cancer: cancer pathways that also control the adult …EurekAlert (press release), DC - 20 hours agoSpeaking today (10 April) at the UK National Stem Cell Network Annual Science Meeting in Edinburgh, Professor Alan Clarke from Cardiff University describes …Stem-cell 'scaffolds' could repair damage of strokes ScotsmanStem cell experts close in on major cures The [...]

Cool: TBWA’s Olympic ad for Adidas.
Makes sense? I don’t know — yes, there are many people in China and so I’m guessing the theme is something grandiose along the lines of “standing on the shoulder of billions.” But it’s looks a bit like they’re competing somewhere in hell — not my idea of a good [...]