In what can be called a major boost in stem cell research, Hollywood superstar and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed SB 1565. The bill aims to make stem cell therapies and diagnostics funded by California’s multibillion-dollar stem cell research agency affordable and accessible. It will also help the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to fund research beyond politically charged embryonic stem cells.
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The veterinary world is divided on the clinical benefits, of bone marrow-derived stem cell therapy for tendon injuries in horses.
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Latest news reveals about the opening of new stem cell bank at UMass with a state grant of $7.7 million. This bank in its initial stage will be used as an inventory, which can hold more than 100 types of stem cells.
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Now there is a good news for the patients who have somehow lost their finger partially or completely, as the U.S. Army Institute for Surgical Research in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is currently working with the University of Pittsburgh’s McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine using stem cells, on a project to regrow soldiers’ limbs.
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On the last day of the World Stem Cell Summit, the researchers have raised the question of whether stem cell therapy is good for human trial.
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In response to a request by several organizations and nonprofit organization, the Legislature, has decided to do an inquiry of the structure and governance of the state stem cell institute.The state’s Little Hoover Commission, an advisory body to the governor and Legislature took the decision.
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In a major research of its kind, the Harvard University stem cell researcher have found an alternative to embryonic stem cells. Thus it is likely to bring an end to the political and ethical tempest that has embroiled hopes for a new generation of medical treatments.
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Here is really a good news for stem cell researchers worldwide. In a situation where politics and ethics seems to be up against stem cell research, Southgate MP, David Burrowes has decided to draw a new bill on the use of cord blood.The bill is already passing through the house.
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As a way to regrow injured muscles, tendons, and bones without resorting to surgery, NIH today announces to open a new bone marrow center which will specially reside within the treatment for Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
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Umbilical cord blood cells has again saved a life. This time the survivor is Eva Winston-Hart, 4 years.
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