Archive for 2008

Wealth Of Genomic Hotspots Discovered In Embryonic Stem Cells - Science Daily

Monday, June 16th, 2008

ScienceDaily (Jun. 15, 2008) Singapore scientists at the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have unveil an atlas that showing the location of "genomic hotspots" of essential protein "switches >>> Read more DALLAS June 15, 2008 Inspired ...

Stem cell researchers give old muscle new pep - PhysOrg

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Shown here is muscle tissue from an old mouse. After UC Berkeley researchers manipulated the biochemical response of adult stem cells in the old tissue, the muscle was able to repair itself from damage almost as well as muscle from young mice. Photo >>> Read more ...

YOUNG & RESTLESS - New York Post

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

June 15, 2008 -- It sounds hard to believe, but ever since returning home after his stem-cell regeneration procedure, my pit bull Sam appears to be regressing in age before my eyes. In chronological terms he's 14 - that's 98 in dog years - but lately >>> ...

Scientists to issue stem-cell guide - Philadelphia Inquirer

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

The world's leading group of stem-cell researchers yesterday announced it would issue guidelines for turning basic stem-cell research into safe, effective therapies. The International Society for Stem Cell Research's recommendations are aimed at >>> Read more Sponsored by: Achieving Success With Affiliate Program

‘Science to Market’: a New Forum for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology - Forbes

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

BIOTECHNICA 2008 has a new forum for pharmaceutical biotechnology. For the first time, the European Association of Pharma Biotechnology (EAPB) - in cooperation with the science congress European BioPerspectives - will be hosting the conference >>> Read more BOSTON, June 11 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've ...

Study: Brain stem cells can be awakened - Political Gateway

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

BOSTON, June 11 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've identified specific molecules in the human brain that can awaken and sedate brain stem cells. The scientists at the Schepens Eye Research Institute say such brain stem cells, when activated, can >>> Read more John Wagner , professor ...

Stem cell biology workshops at Phila. Marriott - Philadelphia Inquirer

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

If you're interested in stem cell research, or just confused about what a stem cell is, you may want to attend a half-day of workshops on stem cell biology today at the Marriott Philadelphia Downtown. Sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania's >>> Read more Nobel Winner: More ...

Public funding impacts stem cell research - Political Gateway

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

ATLANTA, June 10 (UPI) -- A new study finds the United States produces more embryonic stem cell research than any other nation, but when compared with other forms of research it lags. Georgia Institute of Technology Assistant Professor Aaron Levine >>> Read more Sponsored by: ...

Scientists test potential of artificial stem cells - The Australian

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

RESEARCHERS in Melbourne will be the first in Australia to test the power of egg-free human embryonic stem cells, which could provide the cure for a range of life-threatening conditions without exciting any of the moral opposition that surrounds >>> Read more Spine surgeons at Pine Creek ...

Aussies joining new stem cell research - ninemsn

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Australian scientists have joined growing international efforts to develop ethically-acceptable stem cell technologies to revolutionise the treatment of many diseases. Researchers at the Australian Stem Cell Centre (ASCC) in Melbourne have begun to >>> Read more Dr Shelley Chawla is tired of watching his patients suffer. ...