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“This for us is a very exciting discovery, not only because of its unexpectedness, but because it offers a route by which one could inprinciple generate unlimited numbers of stem cells committed tocreate a specific cell type”
Scientists have found that normal cells and cancer cellsthat acquire the ability to uselong dormant pathways to migrate [...]

Research by a team of Australian scientists promises to improve the fertility treatment in vitro fertilisation . via News-Medical.Net

“Surprisingly, however, studies have so far failed to identify a resident stem cell population in the hippocampus that’s capable of providing the renewable source of these essential nerve cells.”
QBI Director Professor Perry Bartlett said the discovery explains, for the first time, how new nerve cells form in an area of the brain associated with [...]

“The annual award is based on the quality of a researcher’s contribution and its impact in advancing neural repair, “
Main Category: Parkinson’s Disease Also Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience Article Date: 09 May 2008 - 2:00 PDT The American Society for Neural Therapy and Repair has awarded The 2008 Bernard Sanberg … via Medical [...]

The Geron Corporation announced Wednesday that its plans to begin the first clinical trial using embryonic stem cells had been delayed by federal regulators.
The company, based in Menlo Park, Calif., had planned to begin a human trial soon to test its stem cell compound in patients with spinal cord injuries.
The company received oral notice about [...]

In a major breakthrough in stem cell research, researchers in Swinbourne University have found that stem cells can be used in various diseases like heart disease, brain damages, creating new organs and even heredity diseases. However researchers also said that they have to find ways to create ideal environment in which the [...]

Stem cells fixed on to tiny scaffolds could help repair the damage in the brains of patients who have suffered a stroke, found UK researchers. However, the technique is yet to be tested on human body, sources said. The research is believed to help patients of the disease and is one of the most [...]

The Australian Stem Cell Center (ASCC) today opened a new stem cell research hub at Brisbane, Australia. The research hub will focus in blood and kidney related studies. ASCC chairman said that the hub will be a link for scientists from several places.
ASCC employs researchers of their own and also have funded several [...]

Stem cell product gets a lift toward approvalChicago Tribune, United States - May 14, 2008In a boost to a biotech company's effort to win the first US approval of a stem cell-derived product, the US Food and Drug Administration is allowing its …

Attitudes To Stem Cell Research ExaminedScience Daily (press release) - May 14, 2008Attention also goes to the attitudes held on the creation of hybrid embryos for stem cell research. The data show that the percentage of the population that …