Category Archives: Stem Cell Research

Research at UC3M (in one minute) Research at UC3M has always been one of its basic pillars, both to improve teaching and to generate new knowledge and new lines of research. This video prete... By: UC3M … Continue reading →

Haruko Obokata blamed her youth and inexperience for errors in her methodology but insisted her conclusions on stem cells were accurate BLAME IT ON YOUTH? Haruko Obokata, 30, a female researcher of Japan's Riken Institute wipes away tears during a press conference in Osaka, western Japan on April 9, 2014. Photo by AFP/Jiji Press TOKYO, Japan A young female scientist accused of fabricating data made a tearful apology live on Japanese television Wednesday, April 9, for "mistakes" in her research, but insisted her ground-breaking conclusions on stem cells were accurate. Haruko Obokata, 30, blamed her youth and inexperience for errors in her methodology, but said she had managed to create the building-block cells capable of growing into the specialized cells of the brain, liver, heart or kidneys. "I apologize with my whole heart to my co-authors... and many others for causing trouble because of my insufficient efforts, ill-preparedness and unskilfulness," a visibly shaken Obokata told a press conference. "To many people there may be too many unbelievable mistakes, but that does not affect the conclusion," she said. Obokata was feted as a modern-day Marie Curie after unveiling research that showed a simple way to re-program adult cells to become a … Continue reading →

Wednesday 09 April 2014 16.40 A coalition of leading funders of biomedical research, scientific societies and patient groups has called on EU institutions to oppose a campaign seeking a ban on the financing of stem cell research and other studies that involve the destruction of human embryos. The coalition, which includes the Irish Stem Cell Foundation and the Wellcome Trust in Britain, says such a ban would have a negative impact on research into regenerative medicine, reproductive health and genetic disease. In a statement, the group claims stem cell research continues to be one of the most promising fields of biomedical research, offering the opportunity to greatly improve the health of European citizens. As a result it says the European Parliament and European Commission must oppose One of Us, a pan-European movement which is using the European Citizens' Initiative mechanism. It allows a civil society group to invite the European Commission to legislate in areas where it has authority, once the grouping has one million signatures coming from at least seven EU states. One of Us wants changes to an EU financial regulation that determines the spending of the EU budget, to prevent further funds being spent on research involving … Continue reading →

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TOKYO: A young female scientist accused of fabricating data made a tearful apology live on Japanese television Wednesday for "mistakes" in her research, but insisted her ground-breaking conclusions on stem cells were accurate. Haruko Obokata, 30, blamed her youth and inexperience for errors in her methodology, but said she had managed to create the building-block cells capable of growing into the specialised cells of the brain, liver, heart or kidneys. "I apologise with my whole heart to my co-authors... and many others for causing trouble because of my insufficient efforts, ill-preparedness and unskilfulness," a visibly shaken Obokata told a press conference. "To many people there may be too many unbelievable mistakes, but that does not affect the conclusion," she said. Obokata was feted as a modern-day Marie Curie after unveiling research that showed a simple way to re-programme adult cells to become a kind of stem cell. So-called Stimulus-Triggered Acquisition of Pluripotency (STAP) cells were hailed as a breakthrough that could provide a ready supply of the base material for much-needed transplant tissue at minimal cost. Campaigners said it represented a leap forward in the fight against degenerative diseases. Her profile -- a young woman in a world dominated by … Continue reading →

2014 TAG/Venture Atlanta Business Launch Finalists: Vault Stem Cell Research Eight local entrepreneurs pitched their companies for a chance to win $50000, a spot in Venture Atlanta and more than $300000 in services in the 9th Annual... By: metroatlantachamber … Continue reading →

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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- A new organization looking to stimulate stem cell research got a shot in the arm last month with an anonymous $1 million donation. The Alabama Institute of Medicine wants to use the money to help fund four to five pilot studies which typically cost about $100,000 to $300,000 a piece, said Tory Williams co-founder of the private, nonprofit organization. On Monday AIM will ask Alabama scientists to begin submitting their applications for funding, a process called a Request For Application (RFA). The applications will be reviewed on a double-blind basis -- meaning the grantee not knowing the reviewer and vice versa. "We want to raise money for pilot studies aimed at treating such diseases as cancer, diabetes, cardiac, sports injury and neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's," she said. She said she feels good about raising their goal of $10 million this year. A longer term goal is to develop a hospital where regenerative medical treatments can be administered. She said 90 percent of the funds will go toward research. All donations are placed in AIMs scientific trust fund and are recognized as tax- deductible donations. In 2012 she worked to help pass a law for … Continue reading →

RIKEN research institute President Ryoji Noyori bows during a press conference in Tokyo, Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Scientists at the RIKEN, a Japanese government-funded laboratory, said Tuesday it found that data in a widely heralded stem-cell research paper was falsified, holding the lead researcher responsible for the fabrication. The research results from the Riken Center for Development Biology in Kobe, western Japan, were seen as a possible groundbreaking method for growing tissue to treat illnesses such as diabetes and Parkinson's disease using a simple lab procedure. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Eugene Hoshiko, AP TOKYO -- Data in a widely lauded stem-cell research paper was falsified, a Japanese government-funded laboratory said Tuesday, as the lead researcher accused of the malpractice denied any wrongdoing. The research from the Riken Center for Development Biology in Kobe, western Japan, had been hailed as a possible breakthrough for growing tissue to treat illnesses such as diabetes and Parkinson's disease using a simple lab procedure. But significant discrepancies in the "game-changing" research published in January in scientific journal Nature led a panel of scientists at Riken to conclude they stemmed from falsified data. They said researcher Haruko Obokata, the lead author of the paper in Nature, had … Continue reading →

By Elain Kurtenbach Data in a widely heralded stem cell research paper was falsified, a Japanese government-funded laboratory said Tuesday, as the lead researcher accused of the malpractice denied any wrongdoing. The research from the Riken Centre for Development Biology in Kobe, western Japan, had been hailed as a possible breakthrough for growing tissue to treat illnesses such as diabetes and Parkinson's disease using a simple lab procedure. But significant discrepancies in research published in January in scientific journal Nature led a panel of scientists at Riken to conclude they stemmed from falsified data. They said researcher Haruko Obokata, the lead author of the paper in Nature, had manipulated or falsified images of DNA fragments used in the research. "The investigation committee has concluded that Ms Obokata is responsible for manipulation and therefore for research malpractice," said Shunsuke Ishii, the Riken scientist who led the committee charged with investigating allegations the work was falsified. Obokata vehemently objected to the committee's findings. "I was outraged and shocked by the committee's report," she said in a statement. "I cannot accept the finding, and I intend to make an appeal to Riken in coming days." Another author of the paper, Teruhiko Wakayama, previously … Continue reading →