California Snags Another Half Billion for Stem Cell Labs
Wired News Fri, 29 Feb 2008 2:25 PM PST
California's stem cell agency has announced that grant applicants have raised nearly $500 million in matching funds, qualifying for another $262 million in state money for the construction of stem cell research laboratories. |
Brazil's Catholic Church urges court to reject embryonic stem cell
The Star Fri, 29 Feb 2008 4:01 PM PST
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) - Brazilian church officials urged the Supreme Court on Friday to reject embryonic stem cell research in the world's largest Roman Catholic country, a week before the justices consider a ban on such research. |
Cash boost for stem cell research
Channel 4 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 5:18 AM PST
Stem cell research aimed at finding a cure for Parkinson's Disease has received a cash boost from a top charity, it has been announced. |
US Upholds Key Stem Cell Patent
PhysOrg Fri, 29 Feb 2008 5:10 AM PST
(AP) -- A federal agency has upheld a patent that covers embryonic stem cell research, rejecting a challenge from critics who say the patents are hindering research. An examiner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ruled this week that one of three patents can stand. A challenge to two other patents remains pending. |
California Stem Cell, Inc. Concludes Series A Financing
Centre Daily Times Fri, 29 Feb 2008 6:41 AM PST
California Stem Cell, Inc. (CSC) has secured Series A financing from private investors. Proceeds will be used to expand its laboratory and manufacturing facilities here, allowing mass production of FDA compliant cells and pre-clinical development of treatments for cardiac and central nervous system disorders. |
US upholds key stem cell patent
El Paso Times Fri, 29 Feb 2008 1:40 AM PST
MADISON, Wis.—A federal agency has upheld a patent that covers embryonic stem cell research, rejecting a challenge from critics who say the patents are hindering research. An examiner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ruled this week that one of three patents can stand. |
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