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• Breakthrough of the Year (almost!)

  
  Speaking of Research — Authority: 456
  As the year draws to a close it’s time to reflect on an exciting year of animal research, and there seems no better place to start than with the top 10 breakthroughs of the year as selected by the prestigious scientific journal Science. Science is of course a general science magazine, and the choices reflect [...]
  4 days ago

• Induced pluripotent stem cells. RPE cell transplantation. “Long-term visual function is maintained in this model of retinal disease even though the xenografted cells are eventually lost, suggesting a secondary protective host cellular response.”

  
  LASIK Eye Surgery — Authority: 132
  “Transformation of somatic cells with a set of embryonic transcription factors produces cells with the pluripotent properties of embryonic stem cells (ESCs).” 1 “These induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells have the potential to differentiate into any cell type, making them a potential source from which to ...
  1 week ago

• Advanced Cell Technology Betting Future on Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy for Eye Disease

  
  Xconomy — Authority: 664
  Stem Cells , LIfe Sciecnes , Biotech Ryan McBride wrote: Advanced Cell Technology is banking on an experimental cellular therapy for a rare eye disease to show the world that controversial embryonic stem cells have a place in treating diseases. Amid serious financial constraints at the Worcester, ...
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• What are stem cells? How can they be used for medical benefit?

  
  CVN Health — Authority: 136
  What are stem cells? - An short educational film by the Irish Stem Cell Foundation Stem cells are master cells of the body — want to learn more? Visit www.irishstemcellfoundation.org ISCF is an independent not-for-profit organisation whose primary objective is to educate about stem cells, their basic biology and the ...
  1 week ago

• The science and ethics of stem cells (audio)

  
  BioethicsBytes — Authority: 91
  . In March 2009 I was interviewed by SuperSonic FM, a Leicester school radio station, as part of their National Science Week activities. A recording of the interview (27.5 minutes) has recently been added to their website and can be accessed via this link .
  2 weeks ago

• Scientists Rescue Visual Function in Rats Using Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

  
  CellNEWS — Authority: 119
  Scientists Rescue Visual Function in Rats Using Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Friday, 04 December 2009 An international team of scientists has rescued visual function in laboratory rats with eye disease by using cells similar to embryonic stem cells. The research shows the potential for stem cell-based ...
  3 weeks ago

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