Stem Cell reports wider loss of £1.75m
The Herald Thu, 30 Aug 2007 1:38 PM PDT
Stem Cell Sciences, the pioneering Edinburgh University spin-out which aims to cure degenerative disorders, posted a wider first-half loss, but it said it expects to introduce its human neural stem cell platform before the end of the year. |
Lawmakers praise stem cell funding
The Courier News Thu, 30 Aug 2007 2:19 AM PDT
In a move completely contrary to the contentious atmosphere that has surrounded Springfield in recent months, local lawmakers on Wednesday commended a newly signed measure to provide state funding for embryonic stem cell research. |
Thai stem cell researchers treat diabetic wounds
MCOT - TNA English News Thu, 30 Aug 2007 7:29 AM PDT
BANGKOK, Aug 30 (TNA) - Thai medical researchers and physicians have achieved success in treating foot wounds of diabetes patients with their own stem cells, according to an announcement from Thailand's National Innovation Agency chief Supachai Lorlowhakarn. |
Experimental Anti-cancer Drug Kills Brain Tumor Stem Cells
Science Daily Thu, 30 Aug 2007 2:04 PM PDT
A drug that shuts down a critical cell-signaling pathway in the most common and aggressive type of adult brain cancer successfully kills cancer stem cells thought to fuel tumor growth and help cancers evade drug and radiation therapy, a Johns Hopkins study shows. The drug is derived from corn lillies. |
Sheriff Lee Explores Transplant Possibilities
WDSU TheNewOrleansChannel.com via Yahoo! News Thu, 30 Aug 2007 2:25 PM PDT
Jefferson Parish Sheriff Harry Lee is exploring the possibility of a stem cell or bone marrow transplant as he battles leukemia. |
Reprogrammed Embryonic Stem Cells Identified By Appearance Alone
Medical News Today Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:11 AM PDT
Some scientific results are hard to spot, especially in genetic research. Often scientists are unable to physically see if the gene they inserted into a cell has produced the desired trait. To overcome this problem researchers use various genetic markers that contain pieces of foreign DNA that cause cells to, for example, glow when exposed to ultraviolet light. [click link for full article] |
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New Straits Times Thu, 30 Aug 2007 8:40 PM PDT
Dr Buckley is conducting research into Parkinson's disease. Alumni of King's College, London, will get together at a dinner next week. FRANCIS DASS talks to the college's representative, scientist Noel Buckley who is involved in stem cell research. |
SCS set for revenue rise despite sales fall
The Scotsman: Business Thu, 30 Aug 2007 6:06 PM PDT
STEM Cell Sciences (SCS), the biotechnology company, is on course to deliver increased full-year revenues despite a dip in first-half sales. |
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