Stem Cell Research News

House leaders are set to unveil their version of a $1 billion proposal to strengthen the life sciences industry in Massachusetts. via The Item

“We take tumour samples and grow them in a variety of ways”

Scientists in Switzerland are uncovering new clues about how cancer cells grow - ' and how they can be killed - ' by studying stem cells, - blank' cells that have the potential to develop into fully mature or - ... via Biology News Net

Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton closed out a two-day, four-city trip to Texas with a rally at St. via KXAN-TV Austin

This article was first published on guardian.co.uk on Friday February 15 2008. It was last updated at 15:19 on February 15 2008. via Guardian Unlimited

“It is unreasonable for the Legislature, which took four weeks to pass the capital outlay bill, to demand that the governor review and take action on it in just three days”

The Legislature adjourned Thursday after approving a $348 million capital improvement package to replace one vetoed by Gov. via Portales News-Tribune

“The desire to heal serious diseases through embryonic stem cell research is only a wish”

BERLIN - German lawmakers are considering changes to laws on stem cell research as pressure grows for an easing of restrictions that local scientists complain prevent them from keeping up ... via Reuters

“I was neither advised nor consulted by the university before the decision was made to have Senator Clinton speak at the university”

Archbishop Jose Gomez complained Wednesday about plans for a rally by Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, an abortion rights supporter, at a Catholic university.

The archbishop released a statement noting that Clinton and some other presidential candidates' support for abortion rights and embryonic stem-cell research were not in line with Catholic values. The Rev. Pat Rodgers, an archdiocese spokesman, said Gomez was responding to telephone calls and e-mails from concerned Catholics.

Clinton held a rally at St. Mary's University, the oldest Catholic college in the city, on Wednesday evening. Read more

“I went to work today, but I couldn't do much of anything”

Caden Ledbetter, 2, reunited with his 5-year-old twin brothers, Joshua and Zachary , after his return home Monday from Medical City Dallas Hospital. via The Dallas Morning News

“We will be a national and international leader in biotechnology and our economy will reap the benefits”

Gov. Deval Patrick and leaders from both the House and Senate joined yesterday to announce the launch of a $12 million program for life science research grants to help foster job and business growth in that ... via Berkshire Eagle

“He obviously has political ambitions, and I cannot fault him for that”

New Jersey may be dominated by Democrats, but Steve Lonegan is convinced conservative New Jerseyans simply await bold leadership to rally them. via CourierPostOnline

Charles Darwin's upcoming 200th birthday is prompting some U.S. scientists to consider the Victorian-era naturalist's contribution to modern science. via The Post Chronicle

“Rather it provides another avenue of worthwhile investigation”

Researchers at UCLA have become the first in the state to successfully create skin cells that can be used to treat a number of fatal or debilitating conditions without the use of human embryos or eggs. via Daily Breeze

“Even though some people might think that Augusta is a remote area, these companies seek out the expertise”

With a venture-capital investment, Cesario Borlongan figures his stem-cell research could be the fuel that spurs the development of the bio-tech industry in Augusta. via Jacksonville.com

“When human beings in the weakest and most defenseless state of their existence are selected, abandoned, killed or used as pure 'biological material,' how can one deny that they are being treated not as 'someone' but as 'something?'”

Main Category: Women's Health / Gynecology Also Included In: Stem Cell Research ; Fertility Article Date: 05 Feb 2008 - 9:00 PST newsletters Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday during an address to a meeting of the ... via Medical News Today

NeoStem, Inc. , which is pioneering the pre-disease collection, processing and long-term storage of adult stem cells for future medical need, today announced receipt of a provisional license for comprehensive ... via The South Mississippi Sun Herald

The State Board of Canvassers approved the petition language for an attempt to put an embryonic stem cell measure on the November ballot. via WILX-TV Lansing

“We applaud ACOG's recommendation that expectant parents be provided balanced and accurate information on both public and family banking options”

Main Category: Pregnancy / Obstetrics Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health ; Women's Health / Gynecology Article Date: 06 Feb 2008 - 3:00 PST newsletters In a statement issued, the Association of ... via Medical News Today

“Geron is in a strong leadership position in the development of hESC therapeutics, and we are pleased to be able to add this patent to the intellectual property portfolio that we are building to protect our investment in the field”

Geron Corporation announced that it has received U.S. Patent 7,326,572 with claims covering a widely used method for producing endoderm cells from human embryonic stem cells . via MediLexicon

From correspondents in Andhra Pradesh, India, 07:00 PM IST This southern city, one of the pioneers in India's biotechnology sector, will now be home to two premier institutes - Center for Stem Cells Research ... via India eNews