WASHINGTON - U.S. scientists say a new way of genetically modifying human embryonic stem cells would enable rapid development of stem cell lines that could be used for research into human genetic diseases.
WASHINGTON - Spices like turmeric and pepper contain compounds that have the potential to prevent breast cancer by limiting the growth of stem cells, the small number of cells that fuel a tumour's growth, according to researchers at the University of Michigan.
WASHINGTON - Human body is a battle zone, where cells constantly compete with one another for space and dominance.
WASHINGTON - Adult stem cells could help repair heart tissue damaged by heart attack, reveals a new study.
WASHINGTON - Hebrew University researchers have developed a novel technology involving use of stem cells.
WASHINGTON - In a study led by University of Albert researchers, stem cells have been found to protect and repair the lungs of newborn rats.
TORONTO - Stem cells can protect and repair the lungs of newborns, says a study that conducted clinical trials in rats.
WASHINGTON - Human-derived umbilical cord blood (UCB) stem cells transplanted in an animal model could help in developing therapies for specific lung and heart disorders, according to two separate studies.
LONDON - A new research has found three different types of stem cells in breast milk which may be the reason why mother's milk is deemed best for babies.
WASHINGTON - Transplanting own stem cells into heart of severe angina patients lessens their pain and improves their ability to walk, a new study has revealed.
WASHINGTON - If patients with acute leukaemia are transplanted with two units of umbilical cord blood (UCB), their risk of the disease recurrence is significantly reduced, according to a new study from the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota.
WASHINGTON - The first human embryonic stem cell treatment for human testing shows promise in helping people with cervical damage after restoring limb function in rats with neck spinal cord injuries.
LONDON - A Indian doctor has come under fire over claims of treating incurable or terminal illnesses using embryonic stem cells without any safety trials and randomised clinical studies.
WASHINGTON - A gene known for its link with longevity in roundworms and humans could affect the function of stem cells that generate new neurons in the adult brain, according to researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine.
WASHINGTON - In a breakthrough study, scientists from Free University of Brussels, Belgium have successfully created lung tissue with human embryonic stem cells.
KOLKATA - CordLife, one of the leading stem cell banking groups in the Asia Pacific region, is targeting expansion of its network in India and China, considering the huge birth rate in these two Asian nations, a top official said Wednesday.
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WASHINGTON - A new study has revealed that targeted immunotherapy has been found effective in treating lymphoma associated with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV-lymphoma) in patients who have received a hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT).
WASHINGTON - Researchers have shown that adult stem cells from bone marrow can prevent acute lung injury in a mouse model of the disease.
WASHINGTON - A new study in mice, conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, has shown that adult stem cells from bone marrow can help treat acute lung injury.
