Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ACTC.OB), a California based biotechnology company, announce today that they have successfully generated human embryonic stem cells (hES cells) using an approach that does not harm embryos – a breakthrough in the field of regenerative medicine. The technique will be reported today in an article appearing online (ahead of print) in the prestigious peer-reviewed scientific journal Nature.
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Democrats Senator Natasha Stott Despoja says she will be ready to introduce her Bill on extending stem cell research when Parliament sits next month.
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A man whose son is confined to a wheelchair after a spinal injury has made an emotional plea to federal MPs to back the expansion of embryonic stem cell research..
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According to Health Minister, Tony Abbott, lifting the ban on human stem cell cloning could lead to “human-animal hybrids” - a claim dismissed as rubbish by a fellow Liberal MP.
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Republican U.S. House candidate Martha Rainville said Wednesday that she fully supports ongoing embryonic stem cell research as a way to improve the quality of life of those living with chronic disease.
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A Dallas-area hospital has become the Texas Cord Blood Bank’s first donor collection site in North Texas — the fourth donor site in Texas.
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The state of Illinois is making $5 million more available for stem cell research for seven projects at public universities.
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The future of stem cell research in Australia looks almost certain to be decided by a conscience vote in Federal Parliament.
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Today the Wall Street Journal reports that private donors have contributed more than $100 million to the state’s new stem-cell research agency, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, as well as to research programs at state universities.
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The debate over embryonic stem cell use could be reignited among government MPs and senators at a special party room meeting this week.
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