UTMB gets grant for stem cell research Galveston County Daily News Thu, 31 Jan 2008 9:57 PM PST GALVESTON — A $500,000 grant from the Cullen Foundation will support neurological stem cell research at the University of Texas Medical Branch by funding the purchase of an advanced microscope and supporting a postdoctoral fellow who assists in the studies to optimize stem cell therapy. | Stem cell treatment for babies with brittle bones in the womb News-Medical-Net Thu, 31 Jan 2008 3:24 PM PST The extraordinary results of an in utero stem cell treatment could lead to a new treatment for babies with brittle bones, as well as a range of other disabling conditions, according to a maternal-fetal medicine researcher, now based at The University of Queensland (UQ). | Stem cell research bill clears Senate Las Cruces Sun-News Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:10 PM PST For more stories from the 2008 legislative session, click here. SANTA FE — For the second year in a row, a bill authorizing stem cell research on embryos in New Mexico has been narrowly approved by the state Senate. | Acacia dodges stem cell surgery Stawell Times-News Thu, 31 Jan 2008 9:46 PM PST Acacia Ridge has escaped an operation to repair an injured tendon. Owner Robyn Van Maanen was delighted to report that scans early last week revealed that the injury, sustained in early January, had greatly improved. | Pope defends bioethics teaching AP via Yahoo! News Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:13 PM PST Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday defended the Vatican's right to speak out on bioethics, including its opposition to artificial procreation methods and embryonic stem cell research. | Pope says some science shatters human dignity Reuters via Yahoo! News Thu, 31 Jan 2008 6:57 AM PST Pope Benedict said on Thursday that embryonic stem cell research, artificial insemination and the prospect of human cloning had "shattered" human dignity. | Some science shatters human dignity TVNZ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:26 PM PST Pope Benedict said that embryonic stem cell research, artificial insemination and the prospect of human cloning had shattered human dignity. | | |
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