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Senators work to shape stem cell research bill Lincoln Journal Star Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:10 PM PST If the Legislature debates a state policy on stem cell research, it will be talking about a bill that has undergone months of study and thought, and a lot of listening to both sides by two senators most involved with the issue. UTMB gets grant for stem cell research Galveston County Daily News Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:25 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 hope for bone fractures BBC News Sun, 17 Feb 2008 4:20 PM PST UK scientists hope to mend shattered bones and damaged cartilage using a patient's own stem cells. ASCO GU 2008 - Prostate Stem Cell Insight Into Tumor Initiation Medical News Today Sun, 17 Feb 2008 1:15 AM PST UroToday.com - John Isaacs, Johns Hopkins discussed stem cell biology. Cancer is caused by a series of genetic changes (both germ line and somatic). Genetic instability can occur even in cancer cells, influencing their behavior. He cited the Gleason scoring system as an example of phenotypic heterogeneity. Nanotechnology is seen as part of the same group as biotechnology and stem cell research New Kerala Sun, 17 Feb 2008 3:58 AM PST Washington, February 17 : A University of Wisconsin-Madison professor says that the acceptability of nanotechnology is low in the US because Americans with strong religious convictions probably consider it to be a part of the same group as biotechnology and stem cell research. Rebuilding hearts: St. Vincent staff to learn stem-cell approach BizJournals Sun, 17 Feb 2008 9:06 PM PST A squirt of a patient's own stem cells administered to the heart helps regenerate damaged cardiovascular tissue and improve long-term survival for heart attack victims. Stem cell transplants could help repair bones Daily Telegraph Sun, 17 Feb 2008 5:57 PM PST A Revolutionary new way to transplant bone-repairing stem cells into humans could help millions suffering from crippling arthritis, scientists believe. Experts pioneer 'DIY' stem-cell treatment for broken bones The Scotsman Sun, 17 Feb 2008 4:25 PM PST A REVOLUTIONARY new way of mending damaged bones is being pioneered by researchers in Edinburgh. Direct Democracy In Science May Be Too Much Of A Good Thing Science Daily Sun, 17 Feb 2008 7:11 PM PST Publicly funded science in America is accountable to the people and their government representatives. However, this arrangement raises questions regarding the effect such oversight has on science. It is a problem of particular relevance as the nation prepares for the end of the Bush administration, which has taken divisive stances on a number of issues, including stem cell research and global ... Family trying to raise money for child's surgery in China Colorado Springs Gazette Sun, 17 Feb 2008 4:15 PM PST Ellicott family is trying to raise $75,000 to take blind son to China for a stem cell treatment not approved in the U.S.

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