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RT @ StemCellFuture I am against embryonic stem cell... RT @ StemCellFuture I am against embryonic stem cell research!Adult stem cells have none of the ethical problems, + are showing huge promise! 11:41 AM Aug 17th from Power Twitter
Started 13 hours, 57 minutes ago (2009-11-30 18:47:36)
by locksflooring
Cord Blood Stem Cells May Help Treat Heart, Lung Disorders Two lab studies report safe transplant results in animals Posted November 30, 2009 MONDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Two new studies in animals suggest that stem cells from transplanted human-derived umbilical cord blood could help treat some lung and heart disorders. People Who Read This Also Read FCC 'Net Neutrality' Rules Would Keep ...
Started 17 hours, 10 minutes ago (2009-11-30 15:34:11)
by Wren
Thanks to the UK Daily Mail for this news that might also have use for restorative surgery. __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ________ The stem cell boob job: It takes fat from your thighs to boost your bust - but does it work? By Sadie Nicholas Last updated at 9:10 AM on 26th November 2009 ...
Started 19 hours, 7 minutes ago (2009-11-30 13:37:39)
by dayneyus
[b]Induced pluripotent stem cells in half the time[/b] 11/25/2009 Erin Podolak Researchers in the Jaenisch lab at the Whitehead Institute have sped up the process of creating iPS cells, and discovered that any cell can be coaxed into behaving like a stem cell. http://www.biotechniques.com/news/Induced-pluripot ent-stem-cells-in-half-the-time/biotechniques-1812 54.html
Started 1 day, 13 hours ago (2009-11-29 19:37:00)
by JDCRex
Listen to this guy instead:- http://www.stemcells.ox.ac.uk/directory/paul-fairc hild/ Here he is, interviewed on radio:- http://www.abc.net.au/rn/scienceshow/stories/2009/ 2755790.ht... It's under 13 minutes. Given that you are prone to say things like:- Science-savvy libs ought to know that you don't need embryonic stem cells. Cord cells are more plentiful and don't carry the cancer ...
Started 2 days, 13 hours ago (2009-11-28 19:25:00)
by latin_rite
http://www.cathnews.com/article.aspx?aeid=17931 I agree with the poster on this story. I remember when i mentioned the use of Adult stem cells i was shouted down by the googleU educated atheist on yahoo a few years ago
Started 3 days, 12 hours ago (2009-11-27 20:14:58)
by Preciouslife1
[b]The gold rush for induced pluripotent stem cells[/b] http://www.nature.com/nbt/journal/v27/n11/full/nbt 1109-977.html [b][u]Abstract[/u][/b] As the first commercial ventures are formed around induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell research, who will have the freedom to operate commercially remains a big unknown. Sarah Webb reports. [b][u]Introduction[/u][/b] Induced pluripotent stem cells. ...
Started 5 days, 23 hours ago (2009-11-25 08:56:00)
by CTRedSoxMom
http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20081102-16879 .html The Perth scientist who made the world-first discovery that human breast milk contains stem cells is confident that within five years scientists will be harvesting them to research treatment for conditions as far-reaching as spinal injuries, diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. But what Dr Mark Cregan is excited about right ...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-22 23:15:00)
by AM
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/sc...t-1825558.h tml Quote: Stem cells could be the secret reason why breast is best Scientist says mother's milk may play vital role in helping children 'fulfil their genetic destiny' By Susie Mesure Sunday, 22 November 2009 Breast milk, long revered for the nutritional advantages it gives a newborn, could...
Started 5 days, 20 hours ago (2009-11-25 12:37:00)
by cl-jgteach
Stem cells in breast milk could fulfil baby's 'genetic destiny' http://in.news.yahoo.com/139/20091122/981/tsc-stem -cells-in-breast-milk-could-fulf.html A new research has found three different types of stem cells in breast milk which may be the reason why mother's milk is deemed best for babies.
Started 2 days, 10 hours ago (2009-11-28 21:48:00)
by jillio
Quote: Originally Posted by Dixie But wouldn't this be the same as taking your own stem cells, reverting them back to unspecialized stem cells then directing them to grow into a certain specialized cell and eventually into a body part that may be damaged or missing? Sure, your body would not reject them, but maybe it will as basically ...
Started 1 day, 8 hours ago (2009-11-29 23:50:00)
by rev2217
Mike, Me: And giving your great grandfather an injection of poison to end his misery because, at the age of 113, his body is so riddled with arthritis that he can't move is also murder, no matter how loving it may seem. Such an act is not "loving" at all. You: I must disagree with that 100% Norm..You could be right that technically or even legally its killing someone and its not ...
Started 6 days, 8 hours ago (2009-11-25 00:00:00)
by LLL1348
I'm SO interested in seeing what happens in the area. We could not afford to have our baby's banked either. We only have the one child, and apparently, as I am 42 and counting, he will be an only child. I was not at all aware that donors were an option. It's an exciting idea and I hope real results come from these kinds of efforts. Best of luck to all of you in a position to (and brave ...
