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Forced Expression of Brg1 Tips the Balance in Stem Cell Cycles Newswise Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:30 PM PDT Scientists have known that it takes combinations of chromatin remodeling factors to keep the processes of self-renewal, proliferation and differentiation of stem cells in proper balance. Now, researchers have discovered that forced expression of chromatin remodeling factor Brg1 induces cell cycle arrest, death and deterioration in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), upsetting this delicate harmony. New proposal seeks to ban certain embryonic stem cell research Daily Journal Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:24 PM PDT JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri's battle over embryonic stem cell research intensified Wednesday as a new group proposed a ballot measure seeking to outlaw a particular research method that voters narrowly endorsed just last year. Stem cell debate coming to Cadillac Friday Cadillac News Thu, 23 Aug 2007 4:15 AM PDT CADILLAC — A leading stem cell researcher and advocate for the advancement of stem cell research are scheduled to be in Cadillac Friday to discuss the controversial topic. The Stem Cell Partnering Series Announces Inaugural Business Collaborations and Careers in Stem Cell Science Meeting PRWeb Thu, 23 Aug 2007 0:20 AM PDT The Stem Cell Partnering Series is pleased to announce that its inaugural meeting focussing on the need for investment and strategic collaboration among stem cell industry stakeholdersand the immediate and future need to develop and recruit trained scientific personnel will take place October 25-26, 2007 at the University of California at San Diego Faculty Club on Torrey Pines Mesa in La Jolla, ... Cancer stem cell scientists get $1.7 million to develop new leukemia drugs News-Medical-Net Thu, 23 Aug 2007 3:54 PM PDT "Modern cancer treatments fail to get to the root of the cancer - the stem cells - which is why many cancers recur despite aggressive treatment." Stem-cell therapy: Cure or hoax in China? The Globe and Mail Thu, 23 Aug 2007 6:35 AM PDT 'Some get miracles'; others are skeptical Stem cell treatment helps Boxtel regain strength The Aspen Times Thu, 23 Aug 2007 0:15 AM PDT ASPEN Amanda Boxtel is 5 feet 7 inches tall. You might not know that, since for 15 years and still today Boxtel spends all of her waking hours in a wheelchair. Osiris Therapeutics Hires Lobbyist AP via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:33 PM PDT Osiris Therapeutics Inc., which develops therapies based on stem-cell technology, hired McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP to lobby the federal government, according to a disclosure form. Springfield diocese supports anti-cloning amendment The Springfield News-Leader Thu, 23 Aug 2007 3:32 PM PDT The Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau has endorsed a proposed amendment to the Missouri Constitution that would prohibit human cloning. Yesterday, Cures Without Closing filed the proposed amendment with the secretary of state. Cures Without Cloning is a coalition that seeks to change language in Amendment 2, ratified by voters in November 2006, that protects stem cell research in ...

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