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. |
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. |
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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