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ISC to manufacture adipose derived stem cell products for Cytori PharmaBiz Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:34 PM PDT International Stem Cell Corporation (ISC), a California-based stem cell therapeutics company, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Lifeline Cell Technology has entered into an agreement to manufacture adipose (fat)-derived stem cell research products for Cytori Therapeutics. Michigan Reviews Legislation On Use Of Stem Cell Research Michigan Technology News Tue, 21 Aug 2007 9:03 AM PDT LANSING - The Michigan House Judiciary Committee may soon be taking up legislation that would allow Michigan residents using in vitro fertilization the choice of whether they want to donate their unused embryos for stem cell research. HIV Kills Brain Cells, Prevents Stem Cell Division, Study Says Medical News Today Tue, 21 Aug 2007 5:11 AM PDT HIV kills brain cells and prevents stem cells from dividing and forming new cells, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Cell Stem Cell, Reuters reports. The damage to cells contributes to HIV-associated dementia, which can cause confusion, sleep disturbance and memory loss (Reuters, 8/15). [click link for full article] Stem-cell finding could lead to obesity vaccine Montreal Gazette Tue, 21 Aug 2007 0:23 AM PDT A common virus caused human adult stem cells to turn into fat cells and could explain why some people become obese, U.S. researchers said. Virus causes stem cells to turn to fat cells, study says Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tue, 21 Aug 2007 3:31 AM PDT By SETH BORENSTEIN In the buffet of reasons for why Americans are getting fatter, researchers are piling more evidence on the plate for one still-controversial cause: a virus. New research announced Monday found that when human stem cells -- the blank slate of the cell world -- were exposed to a common virus, they turned into fat cells. They didn't just change; they stored fat, too. While this ... Andra E. Miller of Biologics Consulting Joins BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics as FDA Consultant Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance Tue, 21 Aug 2007 5:00 AM PDT NEW YORK & PETACH TIKVAH, Israel----BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. , a leading developer of adult stem cell technologies and therapeutics, announced today that in preparation of a scheduled pre-pre-IND meeting discussion with the FDA, the company has retained the services of the Director of Cell and Gene Therapies of the Biologics Consulting Group, Inc., Dr. Advanced Cell Technology's Dr. Robert Lanza Makes List of '100 Most Inspiring People in the Life-Sciences Industry' PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Tue, 21 Aug 2007 6:00 AM PDT Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. is proud to announced that Dr. Robert Lanza, the company's Vice President of Research and Scientific Development, has been recognized for his research and contributions to stem cell science and technology in the current issue of PharmaVOICE . PMC draws up action plan to stem pollution Indian Express via Yahoo! India News Tue, 21 Aug 2007 1:30 PM PDT Separate cell to clear projects, programmes on global warming An environment department that will clear all development projects in the city, awareness programmes on global warming to encourage citizens to avoid use of equipment with high carbon emission and speedier implementation of Bus Rapid Transit System on other roads are some of the major recommendations made in the 2006-2007 environment ... Is Obesity Caused By A Virus? CBS News Tue, 21 Aug 2007 6:00 AM PDT Maybe it isn't your friends who are making you fat after all. New research has found that when human stem cells ? the blank slate of the cell world ? were exposed to a common virus they turned into fat cells. ACT to raise $10M in private placement BizJournals Tue, 21 Aug 2007 8:02 AM PDT Advanced Cell Technology Inc., a developer of stem-cell treatments, reports plans to raise cash to, among other things, develop the technology of a Boston biotech it plans to acquire.

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