Category Archives: Stem Cell Research

Patient Testimonial 21 By: Plexus Neuro and Stem Cell Research Centre … Continue reading →

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A criminal investigation now seems likely in the STAP stem-cell research debacle after a former Riken researcher filed a criminal complaint against disgraced scientist Haruko Obokata, alleging she stole samples of embryonic stem cells before reporting that she had created her version of stem cells with a novel technique. Toshihisa Ishikawa, a former senior researcher at the government-affiliated scientific research organization, submitted the complaint to police in Hyogo Prefecture, where Obokata as a Riken researcher conducted her stem-cell research. The work secured publication in the prestigious science journal Nature and was widely hailed as groundbreaking before allegations of fabrication emerged. Ishikawa was not immediately available for comment Tuesday, but press reports have carried his account of what he believes happened. I am convinced the ES cells Ms. Haruko Obokata used to fabricate her STAP cells were those she stole from the research room of Mr. Teruhiko Wakayama, the latest issue of the gossip weekly Friday quoted Ishikawa as saying. Im going to file a criminal complaint against her alleging that she stole the ES cells, because otherwise confidence in Japans science will be entirely lost. The prefectural police have yet to decide whether to accept Ishikawas complaint. A Riken spokesman … Continue reading →

LONDON, Jan. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Stem cells are primitive cells found in all multi-cellular organisms that are characterized by self-renewal and the capacity to differentiate into any mature cell type. Categorized by stage of life, several broad categories of stem cells exist, including: - Embryonic stem cells, derived from blastocysts - Post-natal stem cells, derived from newborn tissues - Adult stem cells, found in adult tissues including hematopoietic stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, neural stem cells, and more - Induced pluripotent stem cells, reprogrammed from adult cells - Cancer stem cells, which give rise to clonal populations of cells that form tumors or disperse in the body Embryonic stem cells are stem cells derived from the inner cell mass of a blastocyst, which is a stage reached four to five days post-fertilization. They are the most pluripotent of all stem cell types and can develop into over 200 different cell types of the human body. Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) were first derived from mouse embryos in 1981 by Martin Evans and Matthew Kaufman, and independently by Gail R. Martin. In 1995, the first successful culturing of embryonic stem cells from non-human primates occurred at the University … Continue reading →

ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESI BIO, the stem cell products division of BioTime, Inc., announces that its cGMP and research grade stem cell lines, reagents and cell matrix products are now available in the UK and Ireland through 2BScientific Ltd. ESI BIOs (esibio.com) research products are used by stem cell researchers around the world and include clinical and research grade human embryonic stem cells from ES Cell International (ESI) and HyStem hyaluronan-based hydrogel extracellular matrices. ESI BIO also provides unique PureStem Embryonic Progenitors, antibodies and small molecules for stem cell differentiation and reprogramming. Jeffrey Janus, CEO at ESI BIO commented, "We are pleased to hear that 2BScientific would like to be our distributor in the UK market and we expect that we can build a strong partnership in the future." James Bernard, CEO of 2BScientific added, "2BScientific is excited to have signed a distribution agreement with ESI BIO to sell all of their stem cell products and services in the United Kingdom and Ireland. We are excited to offer their cell lines and supporting products for stem cell researchers." About ESI BIO ESI BIO - A Division of BioTime, Inc., markets and distributes stem cell related research products provided by BioTime and … Continue reading →

CBS 13 Ryan Fong Intel STS Recognized Stem Cell Research Aired 1/23/15 Sacramento, CA Intel STS: https://student.societyforscience.org/intel-sts-2015-semifinalists Bio: http://aptamerstbc2013.wix.com/aptamers#!bio/... By: NewApproach … Continue reading →

Stem Cell Based Therapies for Cancer: Unraveling Hope from Hype Presented by Khalid Shah, PhD, Director Stem Cell Therapeutics and Imaging Program at MGH, on Thursday, December 23, 2014. This lecture is part of a lecture ... By: MassGeneralHospital … Continue reading →

Aarkstore Stem Cell Research Products Opportunities, Tools, and Technologies Stem cells are primitive cells found in all multi-cellular organisms that are characterized by self-renewal and the capacity to differentiate into any mature... By: Addy Parker … Continue reading →

Sheldon High School senior Ryan Fong is doing his part to help advance the field of stem cell biology. The research project hes been working on for the past few years entitled, Utility of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Derived Endothelial Cells as Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Models, was selected from more than 1,800 entrants to place him in a semi-finalist slot in the 2015 Intel Science Talent Search. Fong was one of only three semifinalists and the only one from Elk Grove - selected from Sacramento County for the national search. He, along with Sheldon High will receive a $1,000 award each for the respected selection. I was really excited and not expecting it. I was extremely humbled, Fong said. Ive worked on this project for a while. But this whole thing doesnt just affect me - it affects the entire community, thebiology academy at Sheldon, and everyone whos helped me along the way. I also hope that it will all inspire future Sheldon students. The Intel Science Talent Search recognizes talented young scientists who are creating the technologies and solutions that will positively impact peoples lives. Projects submitted to the search cover all disciplines of science, including engineering, mathematics, biochemistry, … Continue reading →

Published January 23, 2015 Scleroderma makes it hard for Brianna Garcia to move or even breathe.(MyFoxBoston.com) Friends and family are rallying around a Massachusetts mother in need of a life-saving stem cell transplant as she battles a rare autoimmune disease. Brianna Garcia is suffering from Scleroderma, which makes it hard for her move or even breathe, MyFoxBoston.com reported. Scleroderma is a chronic connective tissue disease classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases, and it has no known cure. Depending on the patient, symptoms of the disease can be very mild or life threatening. The Scleroderma Foundation estimates that 300,000 Americans suffer from the disease. Dr. Ann Kiessling of the Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation said a stem cell transplant can help save Garcia. Her immune system is stimulating an excess of collagen that she has. If you can reset the immune system, you can stop that process, Kiessling told My Fox Boston. This woman is very young, and she seems to have really severe systemic Scleroderma, Kiessling said. Garcia, mom to 5-year-old Gracelyn, turned to Facebook for help after her insurance company allegedly refused to cover the $150,000 stem cell procedure. I will not let an insurance company decide … Continue reading →