As part of the $59 million round of fund, by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, scientists are likely receive almost $15 million fund to support stem cell research. The fund is likely to add to the use of stem cell therapy in diseases like leukemias and premature birth and birth defects. It is the second round of grants the institute has awarded to new faculty.

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Stem cell research has presented a huge potential in the world of medical science. It offers solution to many fatal and deadly diseases like Parkinson’s, cerebral palsy and paralysis. Unfortunately, a developed and rich country like the USA has failed to deliver proper stem cell treatment to its citizens. Also stem cell research has not been able to develop results due to catholic influence and political pressure.

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For 12 year old Braden Hart life is not easy and carefree like that of the other of his age. As he was born with optic nerve hypoplasia, he can not see out of his left eye and only has some vision in his right. Braden’s dad Brad, a single parent, is very concerned about the whole situation but is very optimistic.
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Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp has today announced that it will present the results of the Phase I open labeled, uncontrolled pharmacokinetic study of a single intra-muscular hCG dose in healthy male volunteers at the IXth World Conference on Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics.

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Man has always been looking for a disease free life, a life that is free from any suffering and disease. In his never ending search for the desired life, he discovered many medicines and treatments. Stem cell can be termed as the latest result of that human quest.

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Treating infertile couples by making artificial sperm and eggs from other cells will be possible within 5 to 15 years, according to an international group of scientists and policy makers. The technology could also potentially allow gay, lesbian couples as well as post-menopausal women to have children and it is ethical.

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Five Bay Area research institutions are finalists for a share of $262 million in state grants from California’s stem-cell agency to build and equip new laboratories.

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American President George Bush vetoes stem cell bill saying that the destruction of human embryos is a “moral line” he won’t allow the nation to cross. Instead he’s emphasizing research on other kinds of cells as potential avenues to disease cures, research he says wouldn’t “create, harm or destroy” human life.
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US President George W Bush has, for a second time, vetoed legislation aimed at lifting restrictions on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. The debate on stems cells is now expected to feature in the run-up to the 2008 Presidential elections.

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More adults in the United States would like their federal government to change its current policy regarding stem cell research, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today.

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