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The Skin Gun stem cell research Skin gun with stem cells helps healing wounded damaged skin in no time.From:SuperComadViews:0 0ratingsTime:03:26More inEntertainment See original here: The Skin Gun stem cell research - Video … Continue reading →

What makes Rejuvenare Great Rejuvenare CEO Carlo Velarde comments on why Rejuvenare is such an impressive company in the field of adult autologous stem cell research and therapy.From:rejuvenareViews:0 0ratingsTime:00:26More inEducation Go here to read the rest: What makes Rejuvenare Great - Video … Continue reading →

CARLSBAD, CA--(Marketwire - Nov 13, 2012) - International Stem Cell Corporation ( OTCQB : ISCO ) (www.internationalstemcell.com) ("ISCO" or "the Company") a California-based biotechnology company, today announced the commercial launch of its newest stem cell based skin care product by wholly-owned subsidiary Lifeline Skin Care, Inc. The new Lifeline Eye Firming Complex is now available to shareholders, followers and supporters of ISCO and Lifeline Skin Care. The product will be available online (www.lifelineskincare.com), in selected spas and medical clinics on November 15, 2012. Lifeline Eye Firming Complex complements the current anti-aging product line introduced in November 2010 and available in selected luxury spas, medical offices and online. The new, extended Lifeline product line will be promoted by recently engaged celebrities including Emme, the supermodel and author who was twice-named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People, and Glamour magazine's Woman of the Year; and Jennifer Galardi, a celebrity trainer, nationally recognized fitness and yoga guru, and the face for fitness brands Adidas, Under Armour, New Balance and Nike. According to supermodel and beauty expert Emme, "Women are concerned about their appearance, and they're especially concerned about the lines and wrinkles around their eyes. That's why they'll like Lifeline's new … Continue reading →

ScienceDaily (Nov. 13, 2012) A University of Cincinnati (UC) Cancer Institute lung cancer research team reports that lung cancer stem cells can be isolated -- and then grown -- in a preclinical model, offering a new avenue for investigating immunotherapy treatment options that specifically target stem cells. John C. Morris, MD, and his colleagues report their findings in the Nov. 13, 2012, issue of PLoS One, a peer-reviewed online publication. Stem cells are unique cells that can divide and differentiate into specialized cells types -- for example cardiac muscle or liver tissue. These cells also have the ability to self-renew and produce more stem cells. "Increasing evidence supports the idea that cancerous tumors have a population of stem cells, also called cancer-initiating cells, that continually regenerate and fuel cancer growth," explains Morris, senior author of the study and professor at the UC College of Medicine. "These cancer stem cells may also have the highest potential to spread to other organs." Current models used to study cancer stem cells provide limited information on the interaction between cancer stem cells with the immune system, making the study of new therapies that utilize the body's immune system to fight off cancer virtually impossible. … Continue reading →

blood banks | Getting the Word Out About Cord Blood Banking http://www.cordbloodrecommendation.com Researchers are hopeful that within five years, pieces of the tissue can be used to repair damaged livers and within 15 years, actual liver transplants may be done using lab-grown livers made from cord blood. Doctors have little experience in cord blood stem cell transplantation. From now until the now until the end of this article, take the time to think about how all of this information can help you. As a result, patients can recover faster, thus preventing kidney complications arising from tissue damage. A younger patient will require less stem cells compared to an older one. Cord Blood Banking CostThe Unites States has several companies dealing with cord blood banking. ""Cord Blood Banking allows parents to collect their baby's stem cells at birth and store long term for possible use in treating over 70 diseases. This is a story on why donors are so important. Embryonic Stem Cells Or Umbilical Stem CellsDebates regarding embryonic stem cell research have also stirred up a rage among people. It's about $75 per year. If a patient's transplanted marrow or peripheral blood cells do not engraft or … Continue reading →

stem cell | Saving Umbilical Cord Blood - What You Didn't Know http://www.cordbloodrecommendation.com There are two types of umbilical cord blood banks, private banking and public blood bank which have developed over the years. Doctors have little experience in cord blood stem cell transplantation. From now until the now until the end of this article, take the time to think about how all of this information can help you. As a result, patients can recover faster, thus preventing kidney complications arising from tissue damage. It can be anywhere from about $1500 to about $1800. Cord Blood Storage is a pain-free process using umbilical cord blood that would otherwise be discarded. With just one opportunity to collect it, whether you should store your child's umbilical cord blood at a private cord bank or donate it for public use is ultimately a personal decision that only you can make. If the body had its own tool shed, it would have racks of stem cells for all organs. Embryonic Stem Cells Or Umbilical Stem CellsDebates regarding embryonic stem cell research have also stirred up a rage among people. It's about $75 per year. It can be taken using either a … Continue reading →

Stem Cells Rough Draft 2 This is a digital project for our CIS 111 class regarding the importance of stem cell research. The Ladies of CLAS created this video, and its members are Lindsey Isner, Amy Kovanda, Stephanie Lee, and Carolyn Baker.From:Lindsey IsnerViews:1 0ratingsTime:06:20More inPeople Blogs Excerpt from: Stem Cells Rough Draft 2 - Video … Continue reading →

stem cell banking | Knowing More About Cord Blood Banking http://www.cordbloodrecommendation.com The umbilical cord blood is rich in stem cells as the baby's organs, tissues and body is developed by it. Diseases that are genetically based would most likely be an allogenic transplant. Human umbilical cord blood cells are very rich in stem cells and progenitor cells which make them the perfect place to take cells from and then store them in a cord blood bank or a stem cells bank. There is also another option given by non-profit cord blood banks, of free programs through which one can store umbilical cord blood stem cell samples. A man can change his god-gifted features wishfully with the help of science. Given the progress that stem cell research and regenerative medicine have attained at present, and the promise that they show for the future, stem cell transplants may one day provide a cure for type 1 diabetes, heart disease, and brain injury, among other potentially life threatening and debilitating illnesses and conditions with inadequate treatment options today. One study in particular by Wagner, et al. ""The theory exists that any reduction in the volume of umbilical cord blood units in albumin … Continue reading →

cryocell | Why Store Your Cord Blood In a Bank? http://www.cordbloodrecommendation.com A large number of people die waiting for a transplant due to this reason. Before any blood donations are made it is important for a pregnant mother interested to make the donation to contact the bank before the thirty fourth week of her pregnancy. However, private banking is generally not recommended unless there is a family history of specific genetic diseases. It contains stem cells that have been found to be excellent for research and treatment of many diseases. A man can change his god-gifted features wishfully with the help of science. Given the progress that stem cell research and regenerative medicine have attained at present, and the promise that they show for the future, stem cell transplants may one day provide a cure for type 1 diabetes, heart disease, and brain injury, among other potentially life threatening and debilitating illnesses and conditions with inadequate treatment options today. One study in particular by Wagner, et al. ""Settling on a name for your newborn is definitely something all parents spend time doing, but one decision that is rarely thought of or overlooked is saving your newborn's cord blood. The … Continue reading →

CARLSBAD, CA--(Marketwire - Nov 9, 2012) - International Stem Cell Corporation ( OTCQB : ISCO ) (www.internationalstemcell.com) ("ISCO" or "the Company") a California-based biotechnology company focused on therapeutic and research products, today announced financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2012. Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2012 totaled $1.19 million compared to $0.84 million for the same period in 2011.Sales for Lifeline Skin Care (LSC) and Lifeline Cell Technology (LCT) increased by 46% and 37%, respectively. LSC and LCT accounted for 44% and 56% of total revenue in the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to 43% and 57%, respectively, for the same period of 2011. Research and development (R&D) expenses were $0.90 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012, compared to $1.13 million for the same period in 2011. The decrease was due primarily to lower stock-based compensation expense, lower personnel-related spending and lower consulting expenses, partially offset by higher stem cell line research and testing expenses and higher laboratory expenses associated with our Parkinson's disease program. The Company continues to invest in its sales and marketing infrastructure. Marketing expenses for the three months ended … Continue reading →