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ICMR submits final guidelines for stem cell research regulation PharmaBiz Sun, 13 Apr 2008 7:38 PM PDT The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has submitted the final guidelines for stem cell research regulation in the country prescribing strict procedures for souring and the use of stem cells by research institutions. Right Idea, Wrong Drug, Stem Cell Study Shows Newswise Sun, 13 Apr 2008 1:26 PM PDT Preliminary data from one of the first clinical trials to test a stem cell-targeting drug in cancer patients shows that while the drug did not prolong survival, its suppressing effect on patients' stem cells was impressive enough to send investigators looking for a better drug to try. Stem cells and cancer: cancer pathways that also control the adult stem cell population News-Medical-Net Sun, 13 Apr 2008 4:33 PM PDT Speaking at the UK National Stem Cell Network Annual Science Meeting in Edinburgh, Professor Alan Clarke from Cardiff University described his work to investigate a mechanism that normally drives adult stem cells to repair the intestine. Germany allows more stem-cell use PhysOrg Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:27 AM PDT German lawmakers voted Friday to ease restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research. Tissues derived from embryonic stem could help to overcome immune rejection problems News-Medical-Net Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:19 PM PDT Tissues derived from embryonic stem (ES) cells could help to pacify the immune system and so prevent recipients from rejecting them, the UK National Stem Cell Network Science Meeting heard last week. Scientists uncover the potential to control adult stem cells News-Medical-Net Sun, 13 Apr 2008 4:18 PM PDT Research presented at the UK National Stem Cell Network Annual Science Meeting in Edinburgh represents a step towards the use of Adult Stem Cells (ASCs) to repair damaged tissue. No stopping stem cells Arizona Daily Sun Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:36 AM PDT A renowned scholar and advocate for stem cell research took the stage of the High Country Conference Center Saturday to preach the benefits of embryonic stem cell treatment. India heading towards stem cell banking NDTV Sun, 13 Apr 2008 6:33 PM PDT To read the biggest stories of the day on your mobile, type mobile.ndtv.com on your phone browser. Developing Cancer Treatments Directed At Critical Developmental Pathway Science Daily Sun, 13 Apr 2008 6:23 PM PDT Researchers discovered that the Notch signaling pathway, which determines the development of many cell types, and is also implicated in some cancers, is not universally essential for the maintenance of stem cells. This indicates that inhibitors of Notch may not affect bone marrow stem cells. Steve Connor: One day, cloning may be accepted by society Independent Sun, 13 Apr 2008 4:36 PM PDT Anyone interested in the fierce debate over the use of animal-human hybrid embryos in scientific research should take a look at a government report published in 2000 by the Chief Medical Officer's expert group on stem cells. It states that the CMO, Sir Liam Donaldson, and his experts "concluded that the use of eggs from a non-human species to carry a human cell nucleus was not a realistic or ...

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