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"Regulation under attack": researchers concerned about unproven stem cell therapies

Tue, 07/05/2013 - 11:54am — Emma

Leading stem cell experts have published a statement expressing serious concerns about unproven stem cell therapies. Their article, published on 3rd May in The EMBO Journal, sends a strong message to the Italian parliament, which is currently debating whether to change a recent law allowing the use of certain untested stem cell therapies in public hospitals. The group of 12 senior scientists and 1 legal expert argue that 'only rigorous science and rigorous regulation can ensure translation of science into effective therapies.'

Stem cell therapies and neurological disorders of the brain: what is the truth?

There have been several claims that stem cells can already be used in patients affected by neurological disorders. What do we really know about these therapies and how should these claims be viewed?

Leukaemia: how can stem cells help?

Last updated:
22 Apr 2013

Leukaemia is among the first diseases to have been treated using stem cells - bone marrow transplants contain blood stem cells and can save lives. But many difficulties remain. Ongoing research aims to increase our understanding of the disease and improve treatments. How are stem cells helping  patients today, and what are the possibilities for the future? 

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