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President Obama omits stem cells from State of the Union address

2010-01-29T12:17:00.001-05:00

Even though President Obama claims to be an advocate of stem cell research and has even made efforts to back up those claims, it is now obvious to me that he is afraid to talk about it when...

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Stem Cells: A Cure for HIV/AIDS?

2009-11-18T09:59:00.001-05:00

AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is the final and most serious stage of HIV, which severely damages the immune system. About 40.3 million people around the world are currently living...

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Stem cells are both a source of great hope and great controversy

2009-11-10T23:22:00.001-05:00

Hope, because they promise to cure a breathtaking variety of conditions, ranging from Parkison's disease to the damage caused by heart attacks. Stem cells may one day even be used to grow entirely...

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Stephen Colbert: Stem Cells This, Stem Cells That

2009-10-03T08:23:00.001-04:00

In an episode of The Colbert Report that aired October 1, 2009, Stephen Colbert interviewed Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health. During that interview, the two...

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Stem Cells Will Revolutionize Dental Care

2009-09-14T18:34:00.001-04:00

Imagine a denture-free world. Its closer than you may think. Researchers at Nova Southeastern University in Florida are using adult stem cells to grow replacement teeth. Cloning teeth as a new...

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The Dickey-Wicker Amendment Stunts Stem Cell Growth

2009-09-09T14:50:00.001-04:00

Everyone should be talking about the Dickey-Wicker Amendment. Well, according to the wise stem cell advocate who posted this statement on a cluttered message board, anyway. Regardless of...

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Stem Cell Poetry Contest

2009-08-31T20:15:00.001-04:00

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) is looking for talented poets with an interest in stem cells to submit an original poem in honor of the second annual Stem Cell Awareness...

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Stem Cells 101: The Controversy and Debate

2009-08-25T15:03:00.001-04:00

Stem cell research has presented the nation with one of the most divisive ethical issues of the modern age. Aside from the biological implications of stem cell research, many question the morality of...

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Federal Suit Filed to Halt Funding for Embryonic Stem Cell Research

2009-08-19T20:55:00.001-04:00

On August 19, 2009, a lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which seeks to “enjoin and overturn”...

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Biotech companies use stem cells to treat the heart

2009-08-12T16:57:00.001-04:00

Stem-cell research may hold the key to cardiac regeneration by replacing many of the dead cardiomyocytes with functional cells and even prevent scar formation. Most stem cell research targeted at...

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Stem Cell Video of the Week: Dr. Robert Lanza from Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. with Barbara Walters

2009-08-04T02:55:00.002-04:00

This video originally aired April 1, 2008 on the Barbara Walters-hosted program: “Live to 150, Can you Do It? Secrets to Living Longer”

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Stem Cell Trial for Spinal Cord Injury Sponsored by Geron Corp.

2009-08-04T02:11:00.001-04:00

In a recent Newsweek article touting “embryonic stem cells are still regarded as the gold standard”, we learn more about Geron Corporation’s plans to conduct a spinal-cord-injury trial - the first...

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Stem Cell Hope for Cerebral Palsy Patients

2009-07-22T03:30:00.001-04:00

I was inspired to write this post after receiving this message on Twitter regarding Cerebral Palsy: “Any good links for stem cell and cerebral palsy in the US? Not confident in overseas...

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The 2009 World Stem Cell Summit

2009-07-18T04:12:00.001-04:00

The 2009 World Stem Cell Summit (Twitter: @wscs2009) will be taking place on September 21-22 in Baltimore, MD. The 2009 Summit, which is being organized in part by the Genetics Policy...

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July: Cord Blood Awareness Month

2009-07-13T02:13:00.001-04:00

The American Hospital Association has designated July as Cord Blood Awareness Month. According to research published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 3 out of every 4 pregnant women...

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Despite economic downturn, stem cell companies are hiring

2009-07-10T14:31:00.001-04:00

As of June 2009, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the unemployment rate is now at 9.5%, with roughly 14.7 million people currently unemployed. Job losses were widespread...

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Stem Cell Sperm Now Possible

2009-07-08T19:44:00.001-04:00

British scientists may have just put all men on Earth out of a job by developing a technique that turns embryonic stem cells into functional sperm. The new technique “will allow researchers to...

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Are you Stem Cell Savvy?

2009-07-07T18:24:00.001-04:00

Think you know the basics of stem cell research? Try taking this timed quiz and see where you rank against others. Take a stab at these simple, basic questions to find out if you are a Stem Cell...

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Stem cell research information for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients

2009-06-29T01:57:00.006-04:00

Advancements in stem cell research may one day help surgeons provide treatment for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a deadly neurodegenerative disease...

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Jon Stewart and Mike Huckabee Discuss Embryonic Research

2009-06-19T19:30:00.001-04:00

This is Part 3 of Jon Stewart’s interview with Mike Huckabee where the two discuss abortion, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and embryonic research. The first two parts of this extended interview...

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Advanced Cell Technology spotted in naked short selling video

2009-06-10T19:21:00.002-04:00

While I was watching a very informative video about naked short selling on Bloomberg TV, I noticed that Advanced Cell Technology (ACTC) was listed at the top of a threshold list shown and visible for...

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CNN Shines Light On "Shady" Stem Cell Scientist, Skews Truth

2009-06-09T03:59:00.001-04:00

In an interview that aired June 2, 2009 on The Lou Dobbs Show, Drew Griffin exposed the ugly reality about receiving stem cell therapies abroad to the American people. Well, I assume that is what...

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Stem Cell Awareness Rally June 13, 2009

2009-06-08T19:35:00.001-04:00

Date: Monday June 8, 2009 Time: All Day Location: Denver @ Stella's Coffee House For more information go to www.stemcellaware.com

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Pelosi Thanks Nancy Reagan For Stem Cell Support

2009-06-04T01:36:00.001-04:00

During her speech at the unveiling of a statue of President Ronald Reagan on Capital Hill, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi thanked Nancy Reagan for her support of embryonic stem cell research. ...

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Farrah Fawcett’s trip to Germany not stem-cell related

2009-05-16T00:30:00.001-04:00

Earlier reports that claimed Farrah Fawcett was receiving stem cell treatments in Germany were debunked on Farrah’s Story, a documentary that aired Friday night (5/15/09) on NBC. The documentary...

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