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Advancing Stem Cell Gene Therapy Science Daily Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:05 PM PST Researchers recently made great strides in stem cell gene therapy research by transferring a new gene to cancer patients, via their own stem cells, with the ultimate goal of being able to use stronger chemotherapy treatment with less severe side effects. This is the first time selection of this gene has been shown to occur in patients. Stem cell battle likely to rage on Lawrence Journal-World Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:07 PM PST A recent breakthrough in stem cell research has been hailed by some as the end of a contentious debate over using embryos in research. But in Kansas, that fight is expected to continue. State Rep. Lance Kinzer, R-Olathe, said he still thinks it is appropriate to push the Legislature to outlaw use of tax dollars for embryonic stem cell research "as a matter of principle." $262 million to fund stem-cell studies San Jose Mercury News Sat, 15 Dec 2007 1:46 AM PST Five Bay Area research institutions will be considered for a share of $262 million in state grants from California's stem-cell agency to build and equip new laboratories. Glow in the dark cats pave way for stem cell Malta Star Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:42 AM PST That's what researchers in an animal cloning expert at Gyeongsang National University, in Jinju, South Korea announced this week. As the photos demonstrate, a cat possessing red fluorescence protein, "RFP" glows in the dark when it is exposed to ultraviolet light. Chandler teen has first AZ stem-cell spinal operation Arizona Daily Star Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:32 PM PST MESA — Matthew Baremore woke up Tuesday morning, finished his book report on a Tom Clancy novel, and prepared to make medical history. Clearing Up a Sock Misunderstanding NPR Sat, 15 Dec 2007 9:07 AM PST NPR reporters are used to covering controversial issues, like abortion or stem cell research. NPR's Adam Davidson didn't expect trouble when he started work on a story about socks. He offers a reporter's notebook on what happened next. Scientists Reveal Role Of Gene In Sensitivity To Thermal Pain Science Daily Sat, 15 Dec 2007 11:04 AM PST The skin is the largest human sensory organ. What is not fully understood is how the skin responds to stimuli, especially to pain. Research has now demonstrated that Stem Cell Factor and its receptor, c-Kit, play a central role in tuning the responsiveness of sensory neurons to heat stimuli. "As yet, c-Kit is the first example of a single gene being required for normal noxious heat sensitivity ...

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