Embryonic Stem Cells . Org

EurekAlert — Stem cell researchers at UCLA were able to grow functioning cardiac cells using mouse skin cells that had been reprogrammed into cells with the same unlimited properties as embryonic stem cells. The finding is the first to …

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These cells differ from most adult stem cells, however. “In most cases that we know,” says Dr. Enikolopov, “cells that become stem cells of the adult have been also contributing to embryonic development and continue to serve as stem …

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Will two broad patents hinder embryonic stem cell research?

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(Apr 30, 2008) - * Scientists believe embryonic stem cells hold potential cures for cancers, spinal cord injuries, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease and hundreds of rare genetic and immune system disorders.

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WASHINGTON - WHILE chemotherapy can remove breast cancer tumours, it fails to root out the stem cells that can revive the cancer, researchers said in a study published Tuesday.

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A comparison of breast cancer biopsies before and after treatment show that a subset of cells, which have stem cell-like properties, are resistant to standard chemotherapy. Tumors treated with lapatinib, which inhibits a pathway important for self-renewal, retained a smaller fraction of these tumorigenic cells after therapy.

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Scientists have for the first time identified stem cells that allow the pituitary glands of mice to grow even after birth. They found that, in contrast to most adult stem cells, these cells are distinct from those that fuel the initial growth of this important organ. The results suggest a novel way that the hormone-secreting gland may adapt, even in adolescents and adults, to traumatic stress or …

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Breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment. While chemotherapy can remove breast cancer tumors, it fails to root out the stem cells that can revive the cancer, researchers said in a study published Tuesday.

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While chemotherapy can remove breast cancer tumors, it fails to root out the stem cells that can revive the cancer, researchers said in a study published Tuesday.

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Stem cells. These words still evoke fear in many people’s hearts with the accompanying images of embryos being killed so that embryonic stem cells can be harvested.

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