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The Geron Corporation announced Wednesday that its plans to begin the first clinical trial using embryonic stem cells had been delayed by federal regulators.

For many years scientists and industry alike have been working to harness the power of the cells for the purpose of restoring and regenerating body systems that have been damaged by disease or injury. This is one of the reasons that drives the researchers of Advanced Cell Technology, (ACT) Inc to study that resulted [...]

A team of researchers led by scientists at Cold Spring Harbour laboratory have identified stem cells in the pitutary gland of the mice that helps it grow even after birth. “This gland develops in the embryo, but then has a second growth spurt. After few weeks of their birth, the pituitary undergoes massive expansion due [...]

At a conference in Edinburgh this week, stem cell researchers have discussed about stem cell treatment of deadly diseases like type 1 diabetes, blindness and Parkinson’s and even heart disease and stroke. Researchers told that stem cell research has so far been successful in treating diseases like cancer and age related blindness. These diseases [...]

Briefs: Sareum cuts staff, shaves 33% off costs; Stem Cell …Silicon Fen Business Report, UK - 21 hours agoDual AIM and ASX listed biotech Stem Cell Sciences plc said that the US Patent and Trademark Office has granted its patent for technology that improves the …

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Stem cell research gets major boostStanford Daily, CA - 23 hours agoBy Shelby Martin Stem cell research at Stanford got a boost last week when the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) announced the …Conference to Highlight Rochester Stem Cell Research Media Newswire (press release)Controller's Stem Cell Agency Audit Ignores California Agency's … PR Newswire (press release)State [...]

Stem Cell Sciences granted stem cell technology patent in USHemscott, UK - 23 hours agoLONDON (Thomson Financial) - Stem Cell Sciences Plc. said the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted its patent for technology that improves the …

“This would have a significant impact on reducing the need for donated organs”
London, May 7 : Soon liver diseases could be treated using stem cell therapy, if scientists at Edinburgh University get their way. via The London News.Net

“Not one embryo that is destined for life would ever be used for embryonic stem cell research”
Main Category: Stem Cell Research Also Included In: Women’s Health / Gynecology Article Date: 12 May 2008 - 21:00 PDT printer friendly view / write opinions rate article The Minnesota House on Wednesday voted … via Medical News [...]

“It is therefore possible that the well-known benefits that diabetics derive from lowering the calorie intake in their diet may be attributable to activation of the AMPK-Nampt-SIRT1 axis”
Muscle stem cells can’t grow into mature muscle cells if there aren’t enough nutrients, according to a study that offers new insight into how developing muscle cells [...]