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A research team led by UC Davis Health System scientists has developed a novel technique to enhance bone growth by using a molecule which, when injected into the bloodstream, directs the body's stem cells to travel to the surface of bones... […]

Repeated, low-dose injections of mononuclear cells derived from human umbilical cord blood (MNC hUCB, tradename: U-CORD-CELL™) have been found effective in protecting motor neuron cells, delaying disease progression and increasing lifespan for mice modeling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, report Universit […]

The February edition of Neurosurgery reports that animal experiments in brain-injured rats have shown that stem cells injected via the carotid artery travel directly to the brain, greatly enhancing functional recovery... […]

Hepatitis C is a viral disease that leads to inflammation and organ failure. However, researchers are puzzled as to why some individuals are very susceptible to the disease, while others are not. Researchers believe they could find out how genetic variations produce these different responses by investigating liver cells from different individuals in the lab. […]

Researchers have determined that an adult stem cell present in muscle is responsive to exercise, a discovery that may provide a link between exercise and muscle health. The findings could lead to new therapeutic techniques using these cells to rehabilitate injured muscle and prevent or restore muscle loss with age. […]

Scientists have proposed a mechanism for the control of whether embryonic stem cells continue to proliferate and stay stem cells, or differentiate into adult cells like brain, liver or skin. The work has implications in two areas. In cancer treatment, it is desirable to inhibit cell proliferation. […]

Researchers have determined the critical role one enzyme, lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1), plays as mouse embryonic stem cells (ESCs) differentiate. This research may provide targets for developing drugs to push cells with dysfunctional gene expression programs back to a more normal, healthier state. […]

Researchers have produced liver-like cells from induced pluripotent stem cells. By creating liver-like cells, scientists can study why people respond differently to Hepatitis C. […]

Sistemic joins £5m arthritis stem cell research projectScotsmanBy Peter Ranscombe A LIFE sciences firm at the cutting edge of stem cell research has secured a €5.9 million (£4.9m) investment to help develop a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Glasgow-based Sistemic will work with Belgium-listed Ti-Genix and ...Sistemic to Work with TiGenix On Landmark EUR […]

GeekStem Cell Injection Might Heal Fractures in DaysEscapist MagazineResearchers at the University of Georgia Regenerative Bioscience Center have developed a "bone putty" of stem cells that when injected near a fractured bone, greatly increases healing time. Instead of weeks or months, bones are healed in days.UGA develops stem cell gel to help bon […]

CBC.caControversy Over Stem-Cell Research Keeps Charities On SidelinesNPR (blog)But another aspect of Komen's activities hasn't received much attention: Komen's position on research using human embryonic stem cells. Despite raising millions of dollars for breast cancer research, Komen hasn't funded any of this work, ...Scientists use an o […]

Contactlenses.co.ukStem cells could restore sightThis is StaffordshireAfter spending three-and-a-half years struggling to accept she would forever be blind in one eye, Katie, pictured below, heard about pioneering surgery that could potentially restore her sight using the power of stem cells. She tracked down the doctor ...Katie Piper Regains Sight after Ste […]

Irish TimesSPECIAL REPORT: Stem Cell SolutionSCNowShe's a pioneer in cord blood stem cell therapies and currently leads a three year cord blood study to see if children with cerebral palsy can be helped. "We tested cord blood in children with cancer and genetic diseases and serendipitously learned ...Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells Treat DiabetesNa […]

Researchers direct stem cells to increase bone formation, bone strengthOrtho SuperSiteResearchers have developed a technique to enhance bone growth through the use of a molecule that, when injected into the bloodstream, directs the body's stem cells to travel to the surface of bones, according to a University of California – Davis ... […]

Humanizing Stem Cell PoliticsHuffington Post (blog)As the election season heats up, the issue of stem cell research and the rights of embryos is once again taking traction. The Komen funding saga this past week suggests that we have yet another battle awaiting scientists and health professionals. […]

abc13.comFrom stem cells, grow patch to heal infant heartFuturity: Research News(Credit: Jacot Lab, Rice University, Texas Children's Hospital) RICE (US) — Researchers have turned stem cells from amniotic fluid into cells that form blood vessels—a step toward patches to repair infants' hearts. “We want to come up with technology ...Stem cell resear […]

Indian ExpressStem cell discovery could restore muscle lossWJBC NewsResearchers show the Mesenchymal stem cells may create new muscle fibers. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) CHAMPAIGN – University of Illinois researchers may have discovered the stem cell that causes muscle growth. Marni Boppart, a professor of ...Study shows cardiac stem cells outperfo […]

Cryo-Save Group NV: Dividend Proposal +14%ReutersCryo-Save Group NV (Euronext: CRYO, 'Cryo-Save', or 'the Group'), the leading international family stem cell bank, announces that the Board plans to propose a dividend of EUR0.08 per share for the year ended 31 December 2011 (2010: EUR0.07) , a 14% ...Cryo-Cell International, Inc. Announces […]

A model who was left blind in one eye after acid was thrown in her face has told of her joy after having her sight restored using stem cell treatment. […]

Katie Piper told Radio 5 live about being able to see after she was blinded in one eye after an acid attack. […]

… the cells from. There are ethical concerns around embryonic stem cells and patients would need to take immunosuppressant drugs as any stem cell… […]

… boy with Down Syndrome Holy Communion - BBC News First trial results of human embryonic stem cells - BBC News Essex special PC Reece Clarke… […]