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Stem cell test to help treat bowel cancer Reuters via Yahoo! News Tue, 19 Aug 2008 5:18 PM PDT Stem cell scientists have developed a new and more accurate way of spotting aggressive forms of bowel cancer, allowing for tailored treatment that should improve patients' chances of survival. Advanced Cell Makes Blood From Embryonic Stem Cells (Update1) Bloomberg.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 1:50 PM PDT Aug. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Advanced Cell Technology Inc . scientists said they have developed a way to make human blood from embryonic stem cells, opening the door to a potential new source of often-scarce supplies. Stem cell indicator for bowel cancer should lead to better survival rates EurekAlert! Tue, 19 Aug 2008 5:21 PM PDT ( Durham University ) Stem cell scientists have developed a more accurate way of identifying aggressive forms of bowel cancer, which should eventually lead to better treatment and survival rates. Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK. Immune Response May Hinder Stem Cell Treatments MedicineNet.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:35 PM PDT Title: Immune Response May Hinder Stem Cell Treatments Category: Health News Created: 8/19/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/19/2008 Stem cell and government reform measures may appear on November ballot Detroit Free Press Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:11 AM PDT LANSING — A pair of petition drives aimed at lifting restrictions on embryonic stem cell research in Michigan and to enact so-called state government reform easily surpassed the minimum number of signatures needed to qualify for the Nov. 4 ballot, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced today. Stem cell boost for cancer research Channel 4 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 5:18 PM PDT A breakthrough in stem cell research could improve the survival chances of patients suffering from an aggressive form of bowel cancer, scientists have said. UCSF faculty receive $13.7M from CIRM for stem cell research EurekAlert! Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:39 PM PDT ( University of California - San Francisco ) Five UCSF stem cell scientists have received New Faculty grants from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, support that will allow them to pursue lines of investigation ultimately aimed at developing treatment strategies for such conditions as cancer, heart disease, tooth regeneration, liver disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Stem cell proposal advancing toward Mich. ballot Battle Creek Enquirer Tue, 19 Aug 2008 3:04 PM PDT LANSING — A proposal aimed at loosening Michigan's restrictions on embryonic stem cell research appears likely to make the November ballot, based on a report from state election officials released today. Stem cell proposal advancing toward Mich. ballot Lansing State Journal Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:54 AM PDT A proposal aimed at loosening Michigan's restrictions on embryonic stem cell research appears likely to make the November ballot. Stem Cell Snag KAMC Lubbock Tue, 19 Aug 2008 1:07 PM PDT Stem cell treatment has hit a snag. Researchers have found human embryonic stem cells trigger an immune response in mice that could be a problem if the same thing happens in people.

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