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Mayo Clinic puts stem cells to the test on infant heart defect - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Mon, 10/06/2013 - 3:29am — admin

Mayo Clinic puts stem cells to the test on infant heart defect
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Now, the Mayo Clinic has received federal approval for a first-of-its kind clinical study to see if stem cells from the babies' own umbilical cords can strengthen their underdeveloped hearts and extend their lives. If it works, the new technique could ...

Kenai man donates stem cells, saves life - Juneau Empire (subscription)

Sun, 09/06/2013 - 11:58am — admin

Kenai man donates stem cells, saves life
Juneau Empire (subscription)
About three years ago Chris, 25, of Kenai, registered online at marrow.org to become a bone marrow donor or peripheral blood stem cell donor through Be The Match — National Marrow Donor Program. After signing up, the registry program mailed Chris a ...

Regent questions spending on KU stem cell center - Kansas City Star

Sat, 08/06/2013 - 8:19pm — admin

Regent questions spending on KU stem cell center
Kansas City Star
The new center will work on adult stem cell, cord blood and related stem cell research to provide therapies to patience and serve as a clearinghouse for physicians on cutting-edge treatments. It bans the use of embryonic stem cells or cells taken from ...

Regent questions spending on KU stem cell center - Albany Times Union

Sat, 08/06/2013 - 6:48pm — admin

Regent questions spending on KU stem cell center
Albany Times Union
The new center will work on adult stem cell, cord blood and related stem cell research to provide therapies to patience and serve as a clearinghouse for physicians on cutting-edge treatments. It bans the use of embryonic stem cells or cells taken from ...

Kenai man donates stem cells, saves life - 10TV

Sat, 08/06/2013 - 4:45pm — admin

Kenai man donates stem cells, saves life
10TV
About three years ago Chris, 25, of Kenai, registered online at marrow.org to become a bone marrow donor or peripheral blood stem cell donor through Be The Match — National Marrow Donor Program. After signing up, the registry program mailed Chris a ...

Have Scientists Finally Found Truly Pluripotent Adult Stem Cells? - Forbes

Sat, 08/06/2013 - 4:06pm — admin

Have Scientists Finally Found Truly Pluripotent Adult Stem Cells?
Forbes
A new research paper in PLOS|One this past week claims to have found a fatty tissue source of pluripotent adult stem cells. The team of scientists, led by Gregorio Chazenbalk, an associate researcher with UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology, have dubbed ...