Category Archives: Stem Cell Research

Stem cell basics For more information, log on to- shomusbiology.weebly.com Download the study materials here- shomusbiology.weebly.com Stem cells are biological cells found in all multicellular organisms, that can divide (through mitosis) and differentiate into diverse specialized cell types and can self-renew to produce more stem cells. In mammals, there are two broad types of stem cells: embryonic stem cells, which are isolated from the inner cell mass of blastocysts, and adult stem cells, which are found in various tissues. In adult organisms, stem cells and progenitor cells act as a repair system for the body, replenishing adult tissues. In a developing embryo, stem cells can differentiate into all the specialized cells (these are called pluripotent cells), but also maintain the normal turnover of regenerative organs, such as blood, skin, or intestinal tissues. There are three accessible sources of autologous adult stem cells in humans: Bone marrow, which requires extraction by harvesting, that is, drilling into bone (typically the femur or iliac crest), Adipose tissue (lipid cells), which requires extraction by liposuction, and Blood, which requires extraction through pheresis, wherein blood is drawn from the donor (similar to a blood donation), passed through a machine that extracts the stem cells and … Continue reading →

Genetic Engineering, Stem Cell Research, and Human Cloning From:UniversalpptsViews:0 0ratingsTime:01:31More inEducation Read the rest here: Genetic Engineering, Stem Cell Research, and Human Cloning - Video … Continue reading →

July 27, 2012 Russia_Medics probe shocking discovery of discarded fetuses Medical experts and investigators are pondering the origins of more than 200 human fetuses found disposed in the Urals. Speculation ranges from illegal abortions to illegal stem-cell research. Officials already believe the fetuses are from at least four different medical institutions. Some of them may be more than a decade old. All the fetuses are now undergoing forensic examination at a local hospital in an attempt to discover more details which may shed light on the case. Nelly Rutskaya, an obstetrician and gynecologist, does not believe the fetuses were used for tests. "The fetuses were not likely to be used for any purposes. I think the rules for disposing of fetuses were violated. Fetuses usually appear in this form as a result of abortions at late stages of pregnancy. I think this is criminal negligence. Such things should not happen", she said. However, Aleksander Teplyashin, head of the Stem Cells Institute, sees the case differently. "It reminds me of some kind of thriller, in which foetuses are harvested for organs or biological essences that could theoretically be used rejuvenate of people", he said. Dr. Olga Spirina points out that when … Continue reading →

Seoul (The Korea Herald/ANN) - The Ministry of Health and Welfare will consider taking legal action against a Korean biotech company involved in illegal stem cell operations of Korean patients in Japan and China, officials said on Monday. The move came after a Japanese newspaper reported on a dermatology clinic in Fukuoka administering stem cell injections to hundreds of Korean patients a month. About 500 patients a month were injected with manufactured stem cells in hospitals without approval in Korea, by a Seoul-based bio venture RNL Bio Co., according to the report by Mainichi Shinmun. About 3,700 Korean patients received the treatments in hospitals in Japan since 2009 and about 11,500 in China, it quoted RNL officials as saying. The stem cell company connected patients to foreign partner clinics for injections because the procedures are banned under a Korean drug law, but not in Japan. Due to the safety issue, which has not yet been proven globally, the laboratory formulation is only allowed when it is conducted for research purposes along with approval from the drug agency. Violators are subjected to up to five years in jail or a fine of up to 20 million won. "We have to look … Continue reading →

Stem Cell Round Table Discussion Dermama @ Brawijaya Women Children Hospital Part IV Skin Needling, Pre Amputation Leprosy, wound healing, Testimonial from dr. Titi Moertolo Stem Cell Research Application Partnership between Dermama Bioteknologi Laboratorium and Brawijaya Women Children HospitalFrom:raditio ghifiardiViews:2 0ratingsTime:15:01More inScience Technology See more here: Stem Cell Round Table Discussion Dermama @ Brawijaya Women … Continue reading →

EPPSP Platform Sophie in't Veld MEP (ALDE/D66): EU policy on stem cell research USE REQUIRED BUT NOT CLAIMED? EU policy on stem cell research. In this meeting of the European Parliament Platform for Secularism in Politics, we have discussed current developments with regard to EU policy on stem cell research as will be laid down in Horizon 2020. Member states have chosen to regulate stem cell research in different ways while the controversial issue still divides opinion within the European Union. Issues such as the funding of stem cell research by the European Union and the decision of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) regarding patenting embryonic stem cell research are especially subject to debate. This platform focused on the practical consequences of the decision of the ECJ for researchers, the scientific advantages and the ethical concerns of stem cell research.From:PersBrusselD66Views:6 0ratingsTime:05:06More inNews Politics Excerpt from: EPPSP Platform Sophie in 't Veld MEP (ALDE/D66): EU policy on stem cell research - Video … Continue reading →

Ron Paul on Abortion and Stem Cell Research From:Paulina KuzminViews:9 0ratingsTime:00:35More inPeople Blogs Here is the original post: Ron Paul on Abortion and Stem Cell Research - Video … Continue reading →

Alternative funding sources for regenerative medicine - panel discussion at Stem Cells USA 2012 Stem Cells USA Regenerative Medicine Congress 2012 featured an exciting panel discussion on the topic,'Looking to alternative funding sources for the regenerative medicine field.' Panelists included: Ed Field, Chief Operating Officer, Cytomedix Dan Gincel, Director, Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund Elona Baum, General Counsel, California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) Brock Reeve, Executive Director, Harvard Stem Cell Institute The Stem Cells Regenerative Medicine Congress is where pharma, biotech, academia, government and investors come to uncover the technologies, strategies and business models that will help get stem cell and regenerative medicine treatments to market faster and more cost effectively. For more information, go to http://www.terrapinn.com/stemcellsusa. Or, check out our blog at blogs.terrapinn.com/total-biopharma for up to date information on the stem cells, RM and cord blood banking and therapeutics sectors.From:biopharmachannelViews:0 0ratingsTime:50:04More inScience Technology More here: Alternative funding sources for regenerative medicine - panel discussion at Stem Cells USA 2012 - Video … Continue reading →

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec 20, 2012) - Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. (TSX VENTURE:SSS) announced that the Company''s shareholders approved a special resolution today at the Special Meeting of Shareholders that gives the board of directors the authority to consolidate all of the issued and outstanding common shares on the basis of a ratio, to be determined by the board of directors, in the range of one post-consolidation common share for each 10 to 30 outstanding pre-consolidation common shares. It is anticipated that the conversion ratio will be determined in January 2013 with trading on a consolidated basis to occur immediately subsequent to that announcement. The board of directors recommended approval of the consolidation proposal as being in the Company''s interest and an important step in meeting the objectives for the repositioning of the Company. About Stem Cell Therapeutics: Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. (TSX VENTURE:SSS) is a Canadian commercialization receptor company in the business of developing stem cell-based therapeutics through partnerships with research institutions or technology transfer organizations. The Company''s corporate objectives include the analysis and acquisition of additional stem cell-related development opportunities and securing capital for the advancement of the licensed or acquired products. In October 2012 SCT became a … Continue reading →

Stem Cell Research AP Lang Project From:Joelle MartinViews:2 0ratingsTime:03:04More inPeople Blogs Here is the original post: Stem Cell Research AP Lang Project - Video … Continue reading →