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Stem Cell-Like Cancer Cells Resistant To Standard Therapy, Responsive To Targeted Therapy Science Daily Tue, 29 Apr 2008 3:23 PM PDT A comparison of breast cancer biopsies before and after treatment show that a subset of cells, which have stem cell-like properties, are resistant to standard chemotherapy. Tumors treated with lapatinib, which inhibits a pathway important for self-renewal, retained a smaller fraction of these tumorigenic cells after therapy. UW stem cell scientist gets prestigious honor The Capital Times Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:48 PM PDT UW-Madison stem cell scientist James Thomson has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. The announcement of Thomson's election was made Tuesday by the university. Thomson is among 72 new fellows going into the 145-year-old academy this year, considered one of the most prestigious honors in American science. In 1998, Thomson was the first scientist to isolate and culture human ... Stem Cell gets US FDA nod for phase IIb trial of ischemic stroke drug PharmaBiz Tue, 29 Apr 2008 3:39 AM PDT Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. said the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed its investigational new drug application (IND) to proceed. International Stem Cell Corporation Obtains Exclusive Rights in the US and Canada to Distribute Approved Human Skin ... Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance Tue, 29 Apr 2008 6:30 AM PDT OCEANSIDE, Calif.----International Stem Cell Corporation announced today that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with CellSystems Biotechnologie to distribute laboratory-cultured models of human skin useful for testing the hazardous properties of consumer products and for dermatological and pharmaceutical research. Bra Wonder Without Silicon - Thanks to Stem Cell Concentrated Own-Fat PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Tue, 29 Apr 2008 0:00 AM PDT It is still widely believed that the use of silicon is state-of-the-art in breast enlargement. That is not so. Thanks to recent research on stem cells, women today need not rely on plastic pads if they opt for larger breasts. 'Unbelievable': Paralyzed man back on his feet after embryonic stem cell therapy The Daily Sentinel Tue, 29 Apr 2008 7:25 PM PDT Rusty Leech was trying to tighten his abdominal muscles while lifting weights at St. Mary's Life Center earlier this month, when he had "a weird sensation" near his stomach. The hard sell for stem-cell potions The Morning Call Tue, 29 Apr 2008 6:16 AM PDT Anti-aging creams' newest gimmick sounds scientific but may do little ''Restore and renew.'' ''Significantly reduces the loss of cells in the epidermis.'' ''Regenerate cells and repair tissue.'' Stem cell pioneer Thomson elected to National Academy of Sciences University of Wisconsin - Madison Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:06 AM PDT He is among 72 new fellows admitted to the 145-year old academy this year in recognition of their distinguished achievements and ongoing contributions to original research. Pair honoured for breast cancer research AAP via Yahoo!7 News Tue, 29 Apr 2008 6:15 PM PDT A husband-and-wife team who grew a breast from a single mouse stem cell have been honoured for their contribution to breast cancer research. Cord Blood America CEO Matthew Schissler Says Operations Significantly Streamlined PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Tue, 29 Apr 2008 2:00 AM PDT Cord Blood America, Inc. , the umbilical cord blood stem cell preservation company focused on bringing the life saving potential of stem cells to families nationwide and internationally, today reported that Matthew Schissler, CEO, in an Internet interview with Francis Gaskins, said 2007 acquisitions resulted in an 820 percent increase in assets and a 600 percent increase in gross profits.

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