Category Archives: Stem Cell Research

Sigma® Life Science Obtains Global License for Kyoto University's iPS Cell Patent Portfolio, Deepens Commitment to …

ST. LOUIS, Mo., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (Nasdaq: SIAL) today announced that Sigma Life Science, its innovative biological products and services research business, has furthered its commitment to stem cell research, drug discovery and ADME/Toxicology by acquiring a worldwide license to use Kyoto University's induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell patent portfolio. Continue reading →

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Panamanian-US Scientific Research Supports Using Fat Stem Cells to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

A Panamanian-led, multidisciplinary research team has published the first description of non-expanded fat stem cells in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis patients. “Autologous Stromal Vascular Fraction Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Rationale and Clinical Safety,” which appears in the January publication of the International Archives of Medicine, followed 13 rheumatoid arthritis patients who were treated with their own fat-derived stem cells. Dallas, TX (PRWEB) February 21, 2012 A Panamanian-led, multidisciplinary research team has published the first description of non-expanded fat stem cells in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis patients Continue reading →

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Celling Biosciences Sponsors 7th Annual Stem Cell Summit

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Celling Biosciences announces a sponsorship of the 7th Annual Stem Cell Summit being held on February 21st at Bridgewaters New York in New York City. The Stem Cell Summit is consistently the premiere venue for the world's leaders in regenerative medicine to network and promote next generation technologies and cell therapies Continue reading →

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Qatari students to present research on stem cells

Research on the potential of stem cells in preventing ovarian cancer, obesity-related diseases and other serious illnesses affecting people in Qatar and the region is to be presented by three Qatari graduate students at the Qatar International Conference on Stem Cell Science and Policy next week. The conference is organised by Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) and James A Baker III Institute for Public Policy. It will provide an international platform to discuss the latest discoveries in stem cell research and collaborate on new therapeutic approaches for the use of stem cells, within an acceptable ethics, cultural and religious framework. Continue reading →

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Governor Romney On Stem Cell Research – Supports everything except farming

03-01-2012 12:35 Governor Romney has described his change in position on abortion to be caused by opposition to potential stem cell research methods. However, Governor Romney has consistently supported all forms of stem cell research, only excluding embryo farming and cloning. But he supports fully the use of surplus embryos from fertility clinics as well as other lab created embryos that do not use fertilization as the method of creation. Continue reading →

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2011, Kevin Eggan, How might stem cell research lead to a cure for ALS/MND? – Video

05-02-2012 17:57 Kevin Eggan, Harvard Stem Cell Institute, USA, presentation at the Ask the Experts session in Sydney on 28 November 2011. The Ask the Experts session is held each year, in association with the International ALS/MND Symposium, to give people living with MND an opportunity to hear about the latest research from experts in the field Continue reading →

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Takes Nerve UCI Stem Cell Research PSA – Video

10-02-2012 10:12 Join athletes, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, activists, students and the University of California Irvine in advocating for game-changing stem cell research. Stem cells are the building blocks for all other human cells. Better, safer drugs and new treatments are already in development that could one day enable the paralyzed to walk again and the blind to see Continue reading →

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University of Michigan Stem Cell Research – Video

17-02-2012 08:37 The University of Michigan is doing advanced stem cell research using laboratory produced embryos which are due to be discarded. This research is an integral part of developing a stem cell strategy to treat chronic diseases. Continue reading →

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Russian Press – Behind the Headlines, February 20

Moskovskiye Novosti Church Calls for Ban on Stem Cell Research The Russian Orthodox Church has called for recognizing fetuses as human life and for banning medical research that involves biological material procured from abortion procedures. The church has sent a series of amendments to the cell technology bill, which iscurrently in the works, to Healthcare Minister Tatyana Golikova in the hope that “the ministry will heed its opinion.” “We, in turn, are ready for dialogue and discussion on each proposal,” said Bishop Panteleimon, head of the the Synodal Department for Church Charity and Social Ministry Continue reading →

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Edmond Veterinary Hospital Offers Pet Stem Cell Therapy for Arthritis

EDMOND, OK–(Marketwire -02/19/12)- The team of veterinarians at White Oaks Veterinary Clinic in Edmond announced that the animal hospital is now offering pet stem cell therapy. This new regenerative medicine for pets helps animals suffering from degenerative joint disease or arthritis. Based on the research and technology provided by a company called Stemlogix, White Oaks Veterinary Clinic can now offer affordable, same-day stem cell therapy to dogs suffering from these debilitating conditions Continue reading →

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