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German lawmakers ease limits on stem cell research Muzi Sat, 12 Apr 2008 4:49 PM PDT German lawmakers voted on Friday to ease restrictions on stem cell research although the approved changes did not go as far as many scientists had hoped. Heart Stem Cell Scientist Honored Pioneering Woman Scientist In Keynote Speech Medical News Today Sat, 12 Apr 2008 5:13 AM PDT Professor Christine Mummery, one of the world's leading heart stem cell experts, honoured the memory of Dame Anne McLaren in the keynote lecture of the inaugural UK National Stem Cell Network Science Meeting in Edinburgh. Dr McLaren was an early pioneer of the study of embryonic germ cells and her research directly contributed to the development of IVF treatments and stem cell techniques. Bundestag eases restrictions on stem cell research Deutsche Welle Sat, 12 Apr 2008 0:46 AM PDT German parliamentarians have voted to ease restrictions on embryonic stem cell research. In future, researchers will be allowed to import embryonic stem cells created before May of last year. Stem cell transplant Mayo Clinic Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:41 PM PDT A stem cell transplant is the infusion of healthy stem cells into your body. A stem cell transplant may be necessary if your bone marrow stops working and doesn't produce enough healthy stem cells. Stem cells from 'reprogrammed' skin cells show promise in treatment of Parkinson's disease The Kansas City Star Sat, 12 Apr 2008 8:20 PM PDT BOSTON | Scientists have used stem cells "reprogrammed" from ordinary skin cells to alleviate symptoms of Parkinson's disease in rodents, illustrating the medical potential of this new type of stem cell. Stem cell trial gives hope to heart patient New Orleans Times-Picayune Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:46 PM PDT BIRMINGHAM, ALA. -- At age 47, David Smith was out of options. He has severe coronary artery disease and has exhausted traditional therapies. Despite medicine, two bypass surgeries and a stent, Smith has severe daily chest pain and is just waiting for another heart attack. Stem-cell therapy The Argus-Press Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:11 AM PDT OWOSSO - Twelve-year-old Jazmin Palmer has been blind from birth but still has hope that one day she may see like other kids. Live Music Palo Alto Weekly Sat, 12 Apr 2008 3:42 AM PDT Seriously Band and Marrow/Stem Cell Drive Pop/rock band Seriously. Yul Kwon, Stanford graduate and winner of Survivor reality show, attends. Asian American Donor Program hosts marrow drive to increase the number of ethnic minorities as possible donors. Cardiff research triumph icWales Sat, 12 Apr 2008 0:30 AM PDT STEM cell therapy being developed by scientists at a Welsh university could offer new hope for sufferers of osteoarthritis.

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