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Ups and Downs Regarding Other Cellular Transplant Therapies
This is certainly off topic for us here, but since we have seen some news leaking out regarding this, I thought it may be of interest to those of us that watch cellular biology and related fields.
It appears that some diabetics are visting a clinic in Mexico injections of pig cells, with the hope that this xenotransplant may cure them of diabetes.
Naturally, there is quite a list of experts that are worried about the risks involved to the patients that are being dubbed as xenotourists, and to their own community around them.
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Posted on March 10, 2006 06:41 PM | Comments (0)
Stem Cell Activist and Wife of Christopher Reeve, Dana Reeve Passed Today
Sadly, though we generally stay focused on directly research related articles. It should be known to most of our readers that Dana Reeve passed away from lung cancer. From us here at stemnews.com, our deepest condolences go out to the Reeve family, as well as those that worked with her and her husband in support of stem cell research.
Like her husband, and those around them both .. we know they will be missed.
Read more at NewsVine - Christopher Reeve's Widow Dies at Age 44
Posted on March 7, 2006 05:03 PM | Comments (0)
California Institute for Regenerative Science Heads to Trial
The California Institute for Regenerative Science, which was voted into existence by passing a $3 billion California state bond, heads to trial today.
The lawsuit, is pretty straight forward: Institute for Regenerative Science opponents claim that lack of direct state management of the institute's finances is unconstitutional.
Naturally, the state and the institute's lawyers claim that it is not unconstitutional since the original measure amended the state constitution to allow for this kind of independence.
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Posted on February 27, 2006 04:35 PM | Comments (0)
The Advantage of Stem Cell Research ..
I guess this has been a long time in coming. As we go through our stats, it seems that many many folks want a nice and clear answer to this question, and we haven't clearly addressed it.
So lets put together a few clear cut examples of some of the advantages of stem cell research, without contributing to the controversy. There are many advantages without even without entering into the overall debate that rages on Capital Hill and in the news.
Let's keep it simple. The greatest advantage of stem cell research would is that it gives the world the possible opportunity to extend human life. This is the foundation of all medical principles, and if we can all agree that medicine has been of benefit thusfar, then we can obviously see that stem cell research.. regardless of its application .. has tremendous advantage.
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Posted on February 20, 2006 10:40 PM | Comments (0)
Video of Journal "Science" Editor on the Hwang Woo-Suk Stem Cell Research Frauds
Well, since we get so many queries regarding the fraudulent stem cell research published by Hwang Woo-Suk at Seoul University, we figured it would be relevant to include a video of Science editor-in-chief Donald Kennedy's brief statement of the journal's position of Woo-suk's problems.
Furthermore, Kennedy discusses the journal's plans regarding retractions of the two papers by Hwang.
Since we didn't want the video right smack on the front page of the site ... click for the video:
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Posted on February 16, 2006 06:32 PM | Comments (0)
Bioethicist at Stanford University's Releases Book: Stem Cells Now
NPR's Fresh Air has a in detail article following up their radio show about author and bioethics expert Christopher Thomas Scott. His book on stem cell research and its future. The Scott even goes so far as to say that the discovery of stem cells is as ground breaking as the discovery of nuclear fusion.
However, though Scott is fascinated by the promise of stem cells, his main concern is the actual science behind stem-cell research. The article discusses how Scott in his book reviews in detail issues around the ethical and moral debate surround how the advances are used.
For those who are against stem cell research, and those that support stem cell research, it appears that this may be a book well worth reading.
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Posted on February 16, 2006 12:50 PM | Comments (0)
It Was Only a Matter of Time .. Hwang Woo-suk's House Raided
South Korean investigators have raided the home of fallen stem-cell scientist Hwang Woo-suk Thursday. The raid stems from their investigation into his research fraud.
This is now the second time prosecutors have searched Hwang's home to seize evidence after Korea's top university concluded that he had faked research results.
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Posted on February 2, 2006 08:14 PM | Comments (0)
The New Year Ended With a Strawberry
Having spent a LOT of time out of town over the holidays (and leading up to them) we hope to get our collective butts in gear so to speak and get back into the news.
With the end of 2005 focusing on mainly the downfall of the researcher Hwang Woo-Suk, this has not dampened the advances being made in stem cell research overall.
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Posted on January 11, 2006 03:37 PM | Comments (0)
New Johns Hopkins/KN Study Defines Gray Areas in Public Views on Stem Cell Research
Congressional Leaders Have Been Briefed on Results; Pew Charitable Trusts Are Major Sponsor
MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 14 - A new Johns Hopkins University study - conducted by Knowledge Networks - brings a nuanced understanding to policy makers' understanding of views on the polarizing issue of stem cell research.
The study was developed by the university's Genetics and Public Policy Center and supported by The Pew Charitable Trusts in partnership with the Phoebe R. Berman Bioethics Institute at Johns Hopkins.
...Posted on November 3, 2005 02:21 PM | Comments (0)
Alliance for Stem Cell Research Supports Motion to Dismiss Prop 71 Lawsuits
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 12 - The Alliance for Stem Cell Research, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the field of stem cell research through education and patient advocacy, announced its support for a "motion for judgment on the pleadings" being filed today by the State of California, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, and other state defendants in response to two lawsuits that challenge Proposition 71, California's $3 billion stem cell research initiative.
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Posted on November 3, 2005 01:38 PM | Comments (0)
Citizens' Initiative Effort Launched to Protect Stem Cell Research and Cures in Missouri
Statewide Ballot Measure is the First in U.S. Designed to Protect Patients' Rights to Receive Stem Cell Therapies and Cures
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Oct. 11 - A coalition of patient advocacy groups, medical organizations and concerned citizens today launched an effort to seek voter approval of a state constitutional amendment designed to ensure that any stem cell research, therapies and cures permitted by federal law will continue to be allowed in Missouri. The amendment, called the Missouri Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative, is the first state measure in the nation that would clearly protect the right of patients to have their diseases and injuries treated with any stem cell cures allowed by federal law.
...Posted on November 3, 2005 01:29 PM | Comments (0)
MEPs Challenge EU Stem Cell Research
In the context of the proposed new EU framework programme for research (FP7), a group of members of the Parliament (MEPs) are calling for the Community to stop the EU funding for human stem cell research.
As some EU countries ban stem cell research, the MEPs say it is wrong that taxpayers money from those countries is used to fund the research in others.
They thus propose to leave this type of research to the member states and national funding.
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Posted on October 4, 2005 06:24 PM | Comments (0)
Stem Cell Media Advisory: Leaders in Adult Stem Cells Derived from Fat to Hold News Conference
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 8, 2005 - The growing therapeutic role of adult stem cells derived from adipose, also known as fat tissue, will be highlighted at a news conference to be held Monday, September 12, 2005, 12:30-1:45 pm Eastern at the 2005 International Fat Applied Technology Society (IFATS) scientific meeting in Charlottesville, VA.
The third annual IFATS conference will host 47 abstract presentations from around the world. These abstracts will demonstrate the ability of adipose adult stem cells to repair or regenerate new blood vessels, cardiac muscle, nerves, bones and other tissues potentially helping patients dealing with heart attack, brain and spinal cord injuries, and osteoporosis.
...Posted on September 9, 2005 03:24 PM | Comments (0)
International Stem Cell Meeting in Kobe, Japan
Asian, European and American scientists participate in high-level workshop on "Stem Cells in Reproduction and in the Brain"
A critical mass of leading experts will meet from 1st to 3rd September in Kobe, Japan, to discuss and summarize the current status in the highly contentious field of stem cell research and regenerative medicine. It is expected that the meeting will help to clarify the potential and remaining challenges of this promising research area. The workshop is jointly organized by the Ernst Schering Research Foundation (Germany), the Max Planck Society (Germany) and the Riken Center for Developmental Biology (Japan) as part of the "Germany in Japan year".
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Posted on September 2, 2005 05:37 PM | Comments (0)
Florida, Burt Aaronson Launches Drive for Stem Cell Research
Palm Beach County Commissioner Burt Aaronson, who founded the stem cell committee, is starting a campaign, and he looks at raising $1 million from 1 million Floridians.
"There has to be a million people who are willing to pony up $1."...
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Posted on August 31, 2005 03:26 PM | Comments (0)
Holland's Hottest Start-Ups to Present Latest Stem Cell
Holland's Hottest Start-Ups to Present Latest Stem Cell and High Tech Innovations to Silicon Valley's Investment Community at Netherlands Technology Showcase 2005
LOS ALTOS, Calif., Aug. 25, 2005 - What can Bay Area businesses learn from Northern Europe's experiences in stem cell research and content delivery? While California recently passed a multi-billion dollar initiative in support of stem cell research and the Bay Area continues to be a hub for technological innovations, Northern Europe has captured a global advantage in the technology and biotech arena, including fuel cells, energy, digital signing, stem cell research, consumer electronics, and wireless media and content.
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Posted on August 30, 2005 02:17 PM | Comments (0)
Singapore Wants Everyone To Know They Do Stem Cell Research Too
In Asia, South Korea always gets the spotlight .. and sometimes China. Singapore however, has been quietly working on developing procedures based off of some the research being done world wide.
Steven Fang, chief executive of Singapore-based CyGenics, stated that more Singapore-based firms are taking the research being done all over the world and turning it into marketable technology which is already safe for human use.
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Posted on August 26, 2005 03:07 PM | Comments (0)
Largest-Ever Gathering of World’s Leading Stem Cell Researchers is Recognized as a Forum for Scientific Advancement, Possibilities and Concerns
Northbrook, Ill. — “You are my heroes,” said Robert Klein, addressing the more than 2,100 scientists assembled for the International Society for Stem Cell Research 3 rd Annual Meeting. The meeting was the largest gathering of stem cell researchers yet convened. Participants from 45 countries included well-known stem cell science pioneers and post-doctoral researchers representing the field’s future.
By happy coincidence, the meeting was held in San Francisco just two weeks after the city won the competition to become home of the new California Institute of Regenerative Medicine, the $3 billion stem cell research initiative approved by the state's voters last fall. Klein, chairman of the board of the California Institute, compared San Francisco to the great city-states of history – Florence, Paris and London – which nurtured academia and science when national governments didn’t exist, or weren’t interested.
...Posted on August 15, 2005 03:27 PM | Comments (0)
New National Poll Finds Vast Majority of Americans Support Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Public Support for Stem Cell Research Up 10 Percent Since 2001 Executive Order Limiting Its Federal Funding
San Jose, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2005) – Exactly four years after the last new line of embryonic stem cells were allowed to be studied using federal money, results from a new nationwide poll released today reveal that 73 percent of Americans believestem cell research could one day lead to new disease treatments and cures, and 70 percent support increasing federal funding for the research. The results mark a sharp increase in public support forstem cell research since a 2001 executive order limited the federal government’s role in the research. That year, an ABC News poll found that 58 percent of Americans supportedstem cell research, and 60 percent said the federal government should fund it.
...Posted on August 13, 2005 03:49 PM | Comments (0)
Genentech In The Top At The 2005 Pharma Achievement Awards
Harvard’s Judah Folkman Honored with 2005 Lifetime Achievement Award
On Monday evening, the 2005 Pharmaceutical Achievement Awards were presented in a black tie dinner ceremony at Boston’s State Room. Over 350 guests were in attendance to honor eighteen recipients of sixteen separate awards – and to see Dr. Judah Folkman of the Harvard Medical School and Children’s Hospital Boston receive the 2005 Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Posted on August 11, 2005 05:25 PM | Comments (0)
Additional Stem Cell Articles In This Category
* London, Ontario Stem Cell Researcher Heads to McMaster* Missouri Blocks Kansas City Research
* NIGMS Funds New Stem Cell Centers
* Cord Blood America Applauds Senator Frist's Endorsement of the St
* Advocacy Group Applauds Stem Cell Institute
* Leading Stem Cell Coalition Applauds Frist Announcement
* Historic Stem Cell Legislation Never Sees Light of Day in Senate
* Dr. John Gearhart of Johns Hopkins to be Keynote Speaker at Pharm
* The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Honors Five Scientists for Outsta
* Hwang Woo-suk Receives Diplomatic Support for Research
* Study Finds Industrial Pollution Begins in the Womb
* American Academy of Neurology Supports Embryonic Stem-Cell Resear
* Majority of Americans Back Embryonic Stem Cell Research
* American Diabetes Association Urges Fast Senate Action on Stem Ce
* Stem Cell FAQ Over at Wired
* Stem cell research activist, Dr. Wise Young, tackles current issu
* Korea's Hwang and the Korean Catholic Church Stem Cell Research
* California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Press Release: ICO
* Russians Are Now Paying To Participate in Stem Cell Experiments?
* Lack of voters sinks Italian referendum on lifting fertility laws
* Lawyers look to jump on stem cell bandwagon
* Fertility Drugs and the Stem Cell Debate
* Public Support for Stem Cell Research Remains High
* $5 million Donation For Stem Cell Firm From Unlikely Donor
* AAMC Applauds House Passage of Stem Cell Legislation
* Reform Jewish Leader Applauds House Passage of Embryonic Stem Cel
* New Stem Cell Institute Already Attracting Top Scientists to Bay
* Hwang Woo-suk Criticizes Bush's Stem Cell Policy
* Adult Stem Cells Yield Groundbreaking Therapies Without Controver
* Remarks by President Bush on Bioethics
* Stem Cell Action Network - Tuesday is the big day in Congress
* Patients Rally on Capitol Hill to Urge Passage of Historic Stem C
* Statement on Recent Report in Science Magazine “Patient-Specifi
* Russian Scientists Are Warning About Stem Cell Treatment Advertis
* New GOP Poll and Ad Campaign Boost Republican Main Street Partner
* Stem Cell Research Faces Continous Political Challenges
* San Francisco Chosen for Stem Cell Headquarters
* New York Times Covers California Stem Cell Headquarter Battle
* Stem Cell Research, Policy Implications Showcased at BIO 2005
* Catholic Doctors Upset Over Stem-Cell Research
* Pioneer in Stem Cell Research Frustrated By Debate
* FRC Action Urges Women to Speak Up on Life Issues
* Massachusetts Priest Ordered By Archdiocese To Stop Stem Cell Pro
* Feminists For Life On Stem Cell Research
* The Never Ending Stem Cell Research Debate Goes On
* Stem Cell Research In The Czech Republic
* Brazil Getting Into the Stem Cell Research Funding Game
* Human Stem Cell Trials On The Horizon
* University Professors At Stem Cell Research Debate
* Bulgaria Gets Into the Stem Cell Treatment Field
* California Stem Cell Agency Adopts Stringent Conflict of Interest
* Four Cities on the Stem Cell Headquarters .. San Fran Moves Ahea
* US Nation Institute of Health Criticizes Stem Cell Laws
* Cells Caught In a Time Warp? Wired Sings Dedifferentiation
* The Nation's Leading Speakers Confirmed for Upcoming Stem Cell Co
* Growing Coalition Opposes Ban on Stem Cell Research
* Stem Cell Researchers in Milan for Stem Cell Conference
* Taking Stem Cell Research from Mouse to Man - University of Toron
* Spanish Church Announces Campaign Against Stem Cell Research
* Verispan StateLine Issue Reports Monitor Legislative Activity Rel
* Multicell Comments on CNN Story on Adult Stem Cells; Findings of
* Massachusetts Poll Shows Residents Support Stem Cell Research
* California's Stem Cell Agency's Chairman Rejects Changes
* Albany Medical Center Hires Ethics Ace
* Testimony of Barbara Atkinson, MD on House Bill 2355
* California Talk on human stem cell research open to public
* European Patent Law and Ethics Project
* At Illinois Church, Surgeon Speaks Out Against Stem Cell Bill
* Over Two-Thirds of New Jersey Voters Support Embryonic Stem Cell
* $6M Donated By Florida Couple for Stem Cell Research
* Scientists at University of Maryland Consider Stem Cell Research
* Massachusetts Bishops Launch Anti-Stem Cell Ad Effort
* Russian Stem Cell Therapies
* First North American Encapsulated Islet Transplant without Long-t
* Michael J. Fox to Address Reform Jewish Movement's Consultation o
* Former Drugs "tsar" Set To Head New Stem Cell Body
* Massachusetts Bishops Condemn Stem Cell Proposal
* Rotorua Motor Neurone Disease Sufferer To Undergo Stem Cell Opera
* Korean Stem-cell Scholar May Win National "Best Scientist"
* Regenerative Medicine Discussion at University of Houston in Texa
* Zach W. Hall, Interim President of California's Stem Cell Researc
* Australia's Catholic Bishops Campaigning To Prevent the Lifting S
* Fernandes Approved for Stem Cell Surgery in Portugal
* Check the Lively Debate on Slashdot Regarding Stem Cell Research
* Stem Cell Injection Into Patients With Congestive Heart Failure S
* Hadassah Pushing Stem-cell Legislation
* Michigan: Stem Cells Implanted In 16 Year Old Who Suffered Heart
* Altered Nuclear Transplant ... A Solution?
* As With Any New Breakthroughs, The First To Hit The Masses are th
* Not Really News .. But the Question Is, Are We Curing Aging?
* Maryland: Stem Cell Summit Sponsored by Arent Fox, Md.
* Stem Cell Debate at the Statehouse
* Massachusetts Support of Stem Cell Research
* Free Rent an Obstacle for San Francisco Stem Cell Bid
* Stem Cells' Promise Pits Jobs vs. Values
* Students Debate on Stem-Cell Research
* Agreement Reached to Create Biotech Park in Boyle Heights
* Washington Survey: More Americans Support Stem Cell Research
* Wareham Took Inside Track on Stem Cell Institute
* Britain: Stem Cell Bank Gives New Hope to Victims of Inherited Di
* United Kingdom: Dr. Melissa Carpenter is Returning to California,
* Missouri: Coalition for Lifesaving Cures Launched to Support Stem
* Sydney: Embryo Research Targeted by Pell
* Britain Pro-lifers Row over Cloning License to Dolly's Father
* United Kingdom: Stem Cell Scientists Lead in Genetic Disease Figh
* Scientist Gets License to Clone
* Quantity of DNA May Help Predict Success of Stem Cell Transplanta
* Priest Speaks on Church View of Stem Cell Debate
* Firm Hired to Help Find First Stem Cell "Czar"
* Stem Cell Institute to Set in Emeryville, California
* Scottish Stem Cell Network to Host International Event
* U.S. BioDefense, Inc. Publishes 'Collaborative Stem Cell Technolo
* Michael J Fox To Meet Stem Cell Scientist
* Pravda Discusses Stem Cell Research Promises
* We Updated our Stem Cell Research Company List
* Time for Rational Stem-Cell Research
* Stem Cell Funding Sparks Rush and Brain Drain
* California Stem Cell Agency Launches Website
* Stem Cell Research Discussed at Seminar
* California Stem Cell Initiative Draws 60 Participants
* Google, MSN, Yahoo Team Up To Prevent Comment Spam!
* Stem Cell Research Ethics - Seeking Information and Consensus
* JDRF Applauds Acting New Jersey Governor Richard Codey For His Ef
* Top Stem Cell Researcher Leaving University of Minnesota
* Brazilian Bishops Caution Against Stem-Cell Hype
* Abortion, Gay Marriage and Stem Cell Research Tops the Vatican's
* Geron Gets New U.S. Stem Cell Patent
* University of Georgia Gets NIH Grant for Stem Cell Research
* BBC On The Adult v Embryo Stem Cell Cloning Debate
* Mehmet Gets Stem Cell Dispensation
* Over 600 Students Become Stem Cell Donors
* Mesoblast paid $10 Million for Itescu's Angioblast Systems
* Stem Cell General Reference Links
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* Bus driver fired regarding discussion about stem cells with stude