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Stem Cell "Immortal Strand Hypothesis" Refuted Science Daily Wed, 29 Aug 2007 1:03 PM PDT How do adult stem cells protect themselves from accumulating genetic mutations that can lead to cancer? For more than three decades, many scientists have argued that the "immortal strand hypothesis" - which states that adult stem cells segregate their DNA in a non-random manner during cell division -- explains it. And several recent reports have presented evidence backing the idea. But new ... Stem cell treatments improve toddler's eyesight NBC 2 Fort Myers Wed, 29 Aug 2007 3:52 PM PDT A month ago, 19-month old Cameron Peterson could barely see anything in front of him. His eyesight has greatly improved thanks to a pioneering stem cell treatment Peterson received in China. Poll Shows Georgians Overwhelmingly Favor Embryonic Stem Cell Research Local Tech Wire Wed, 29 Aug 2007 2:04 AM PDT ATLANTA, GA. -- Georgians overwhelmingly favor embryonic stem cell research by a more than 2-to-1 margin, a new poll conduced for the Georgia Biomedical Partnership shows. Bartle supports new stem cell initiative Lee's Summit Journal Wed, 29 Aug 2007 5:25 AM PDT A Missouri group filed an initiative last week that would amend the Missouri Constitution to prohibit what they define as human cloning while conducting stem cell research. Stem Cell Facial Therapy --- The Next Big Thing: The Sloane Clinic is Launching the New Stem Cell AAPE for Skin ... PRWeb Wed, 29 Aug 2007 0:38 AM PDT Imagine a "chemical messenger" that can enter skin cells and send a signal, teaching it to be young again. In time, the skin will begin to feel naturally rejuvenated, tighter and younger without surgery. Superficial blemishes and pigmentation will reverse itself, leaving the complexion flawless and young. Now The Sloane Clinic is offering treatments using AAPE, a stem cell protein extract that is ... Cord Blood America CEO Matthew Schissler in Internet Interview Says Investors Should Focus on Stem Cell Sector PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Wed, 29 Aug 2007 2:00 AM PDT Cord Blood America, Inc. , is the umbilical cord blood stem cell preservation company focused on bringing the life saving potential of stem cells to families in all 50 states and internationally. Prions may hold key to stem cell function New Scientist Wed, 29 Aug 2007 9:57 AM PDT The curative properties of stem cells may rely on prions, a new study suggests, the type of protein made infamous by mad cow disease Woman pins hopes on China stem cells UPI Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:24 AM PDT An El Paso, Texas, woman paralyzed from the waist down by a drunken driver is selling burritos to fund a trip to China for experimental stem cell treatment. Researchers dispute widely held ideas about stem cells PhysOrg Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:24 AM PDT How do adult stem cells protect themselves from accumulating genetic mutations that can lead to cancer? For more than three decades, many scientists have argued that the "immortal strand hypothesis" - which states that adult stem cells segregate their DNA in a non-random manner during cell division -- explains it. And several recent reports have presented evidence backing the idea. Woman pins hopes on China stem cells Moldova.org Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:36 AM PDT An El Paso, Texas, woman paralyzed from the waist down by a drunken driver is selling burritos to fund a trip to China for experimental stem cell treatment.Diana Morales, 35, has raised $15,000 of the $25,000 she said she needs for the treatment in an effort to regain the use of her legs, the El Paso Times reported.She was paralyzed six years ago and said she's run out of options except for the ...

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