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Genes That Control Embryonic Stem Cell Fate Identified Science Daily Sat, 12 Jul 2008 9:22 PM PDT Scientists have identified about two dozen genes that control embryonic stem cell fate. The genes may either prod or restrain stem cells from drifting into a kind of limbo, they suspect. The limbo lies between the embryonic stage and fully differentiated, or specialized, cells, such as bone, muscle or fat. Stem Cell Treatment For Children With Eye Nerve Disease Called 'Medical Hoax' Medical News Today Sat, 12 Jul 2008 2:07 AM PDT Two pediatric eye surgeons at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis expressed alarm over what they label a "21st century snake oil" scam. Recent newspaper stories including several from Missouri -- have reported parents flying their children to main land China for umbilical cord stem cell (CSC) infusions. BIOTECH: Embryonic stem cell breakthrough gains support North County Times Sat, 12 Jul 2008 6:38 PM PDT Human embryonic stem cells, now obtained from embryos, soon may be routinely produced from a much less controversial source: Skin cells. Certain chemicals and genes added to the adult human cells reprogram them to an embryonic-like state. Purified Stem Cells Restore Muscle In Mice With Muscular Dystrophy Science Daily Sat, 12 Jul 2008 9:23 PM PDT Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that transplanted muscle stem cells can both improve muscle function in animals with a form of muscular dystrophy and replenish the stem cell population for use in the repair of future muscle injuries. Another Step Forward For Muscle Stem Cells Medical News Today Sat, 12 Jul 2008 2:05 AM PDT Research by Dr Amy Wagers and her team at Harvard University, USA, has shown promise for the use of muscle stem cell as a therapy for conditions such as muscular dystrophy. The researchers successfully transplanted muscle stem cells from healthy mice into the muscles of mice that show symptoms similar to Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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