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UMass seeks to host stem cell research registry BizJournals Sun, 09 Sep 2007 10:57 PM PDT University of Massachusetts officials are poised to lobby state lawmakers for $1.5 million to establish an international registry of stem cell lines as part of wider efforts to shine the Bay State's life sciences beacon across the globe. Neural Stem Cell Study Reveals Mechanism That May Play Role In Cancer Medical News Today Sun, 09 Sep 2007 1:11 PM PDT In the dynamic world of the developing brain, neural stem cells give rise to neurons deep within the brain's fluid-filled ventricles. These newborn neurons then migrate along the stem cell fibers up to the neocortex, the seat of higher cognitive functions. [click link for full article] Daley dreams of a universal stem cell bank BizJournals Sun, 09 Sep 2007 9:04 PM PDT George Daley and his team at Children's Hospital Boston are finding ways to use embryonic stem cells to create blood, identify diseases and then treat them. Stem Cells In Tendons That Regenerate Tissue Identified In Animal Model Science Daily Sun, 09 Sep 2007 4:03 PM PDT Scientists have identified unique cells within the adult tendon that have stem-cell characteristics -- including the ability to proliferate and self-renew. The research team was able to isolate these cells and regenerate tendon-like tissue in the animal mode. USC researcher identifies stem cells in tendons that regenerate tissue in animal model PhysOrg Sun, 09 Sep 2007 1:24 PM PDT Athletes know that damage to a tendon can signal an end to their professional careers. But a consortium of scientists, led in part by University of Southern California (USC) School of Dentistry researcher Songtao Shi, has identified unique cells within the adult tendon that have stem-cell characteristics—including the ability to proliferate and self-renew. The research team was able to isolate ... Researcher Identifies Stem Cells In Tendons That Regenerate Tissue Newswise Sun, 09 Sep 2007 10:30 AM PDT A consortium of scientists, led in part by USC School of Dentistry researcher Songtao Shi, has identified unique cells within the adult tendon that have stem-cell characteristics--including the ability to proliferate and self-renew. The research team was able to isolate these cells and regenerate tendon-like tissue in the animal model. $10 million grant to focus on stem cell renewal Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sun, 09 Sep 2007 7:53 PM PDT Seattle - The federal government has given $10 million to the University of Washington for comprehensive studies of... List of area's fastest-growing firms has health care bent BizJournals Sun, 09 Sep 2007 9:05 PM PDT Osiris Therapeutics' top executive says the time has come for the long-embattled, Baltimore-based stem cell research company to catch a few breaks. Schwarzenegger To Appear At UCLA, Accept Donation NBC 4 Los Angeles Sun, 09 Sep 2007 4:04 PM PDT Just one weekend after getting a lukewarm reception from conservatives at the state Republican Party convention, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger plans to appear at UCLA Monday to accept a multimillion-dollar gift to further embryonic stem cell research at the state school. Christian Apologist Ethically Dissects 'Artificial Life,' Cloning The Christian Post Sun, 09 Sep 2007 10:37 AM PDT A whirlwind of scientific claims of breakthroughs and advancements in ethically controversial fields such as artificial life, cloning, and embryonic stem cell research have many Christians scratching their heads wondering what to make of the news as a believer in Jesus ...

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