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UTMB gets grant for stem cell research Galveston County Daily News Mon, 04 Feb 2008 9:58 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 Petition Approved WILX 10 Lansing Mon, 04 Feb 2008 8:23 PM PST Supporters can now start gathering signatures. Proposals for stem cell research and part-time legislature move forward WZZM 13 Grand Rapids Mon, 04 Feb 2008 3:58 PM PST Lansing - The Michigan Board of Canvasser's today approved petition language for a ballot proposal that would create a part-time state legislature. The proposal would Petitions OK'd for part-time legislature, other proposals Detroit News Mon, 04 Feb 2008 2:02 PM PST LANSING -- Petition forms for a half-dozen proposals aimed at the November ballot, dealing with everything from taxation and a part-time Legislature to stem cell research and school vouchers, won approval of a state elections panel today. Gilbert doctor leads way for cardiovascular research group East Valley Tribune Mon, 04 Feb 2008 9:26 PM PST A Gilbert doctor and researcher is central to a new international society that has drawn together the top minds in medicine for stem cell and genomic research. The aim of the group: Bring results more quickly to patients and save lives. Biondi won't discuss discipline of Majerus St. Louis Post-Dispatch Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:06 AM PST ST. LOUIS -- A St. Louis University spokesman said the Rev. Lawrence Biondi was misunderstood today when he appeared to tell the Post-Dispatch that he would not punish basketball coach Rick Majerus for his comments that he supports abortion rights and embryonic stem cell research. Tuesday, February 5, 2008 Deccan Herald Mon, 04 Feb 2008 1:31 PM PST Stem cell therapy, though in a nascent stage, has been a promising area. Here in Bangalore, Manipal Hospital has been at the forefront in the field. A drug based on stem cells will be ready by next year end, the researchers assure. Jayalakshmi K reports. Nano scaffold to rebuild nerve damage News-Medical-Net Mon, 04 Feb 2008 3:37 PM PST A Monash University PhD student has developed a new technique that could revolutionise stem cell treatment for Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injury. Victorian doctor in spinal injury breakthrough Hastings Gazette Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:21 AM PST A TRARALGON orthopaedic surgeon has succeeded in the fight for Australia's and possibly the world's first adult stem cell treatment trial on humans. The surgeon, Dr George Owen, is also the executive director of spinal injury research group `Step Ahead Australia'. News From The Journal Of Biological Chemistry Medical News Today Mon, 04 Feb 2008 4:13 AM PST Carbohydrate Regulating Stem Cell PotencyHeparan sulfate, a carbohydrate molecule that coats certain proteins on the cell surface, is critical for the proper proliferation and potency of embryonic stem cells, researchers report.Stem cells' tremendous therapeutic potential arises from their ability to continually self-renew and turn into any adult cell type.

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