Stem Cells
Stem cells are a little like blank slates that are yet to take on a specific task. If you rewind the clock on any of your body's tissues, its cells will become less specialised, until you're left with a cell with a lot of potential to become nearly anything - Mike McRae
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The Holy Grail of Medicine: On the Mystery and Power of Stem Cells
More and more, modern science and medicine is and will be the province of the stem cell. Day by day, researchers are unveiling the mystery of the stem cell and its power for regenerating tissue that is healthy and repairing tissue that is diseased or damaged.
Stem cells are proving to be the silver bullet, the Holy Grail of medicine. They could alleviate all manner of suffering, whether it's caused by disease, injury, or genetic fate. Different stem cells possess different powers.
Embryonic stem cells, for instance, have the capacity to re-create and repair any of the body's tissues and organs. Scientists often call these cells the "gold standard" of stem cell research.…
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For now, stem cells for Covid-19 are mostly a shot in the dark
It is such a hot area that there are dozens of clinical trials underway testing different kinds of stem cells and other cells against Covid-19. And many stem cell clinics have started pitching cell therapies for Covid-19 in the past year. As a stem cell researcher, I don’t think this approach will be a transformative way to treat Covid-19, but I worry that the buzz around it could do harm.
STEM CELLS...It's Our Future
Stem cell therapy is probably one of the most promising medical advancements this century. Yet, the politically charged embryonic stem cell issue has stymied research. But there is good news for your future!
Stem cells: past, present, and future
In recent years, stem cell therapy has become a very promising and advanced scientific research topic. The development of treatment methods has evoked great expectations. This paper is a review focused on the discovery of different stem cells and the potential therapies based on these cells.
The Essential Guide to Stem Cells
Everything you need to know about the hottest topic in medicine, from big-league breakthroughs and new therapies to emerging health risks and the patients willing to take them.
Where Do You Find Stem Cells, and Why Does That Matter?
Stem cells can be found throughout the body, but the volume of the stem cells, the age and purity of the stem cells, the ease of collecting, the degree to which they have proven successful in transplants and clinical data and any ethical considerations are all major factors as to which is the preferred source. These are all factors where cord blood and cord tissue prove superior.
2013: Year of the Stem Cell
Researchers have already safely injected stem cells into patients with neurodegenerative diseases and spinal cord injuries -- and they've seen the potential to vastly improve lives.
A beginner’s guide to understanding stem cells
Broadly speaking, stem cells are used to treat disease or repair damaged tissue, to understand disease processes and for drug discovery. They are able to be used for these purposes because they belong to a special group of cells that are capable of differentiation. This means that they can form any of the more than 200 different cell types found in our bodies.
Potent medicine
Stem cells may transform the development of new drugs.
Stem Cell Therapy - Ready for Prime Time?
Adult stem cells hold enormous potential in the treatment of disease, but more importantly they do not carry the burden of controversy that has surrounded embryonic stem cells for well over two decades.
The Lifesaving Power in Stem Cells
Liars and thieves should not be allowed to detract from legitimate scientific research that has made umbilical cord blood mystic in its regenerative powers.
The Stem Cell Debate
For some opponents of embryonic stem cell science, the argument is fundamentally one of faith: The human embryo should be held as sacrosanct, and not used for the pursuit of any ends, regardless of how nobly intended.
The Stem-Cell Revolution Is Coming — Slowly
A Kyoto University scientist, Shinya Yamanaka, and his graduate student, Kazutoshi Takahashi, re-energized the field by devising a technique to “reprogram” any adult cell, such as a skin cell, and coax it back to its earliest “pluripotent” stage. From there it can become any type of cell, from a heart muscle cell to a neuron. The breakthrough sidestepped the embryo controversy, offering researchers an unlimited supply of stem cells.
The Holy Grail of Medicine: On the Mystery and Power of Stem Cells
They've already enabled paralyzed rats to walk, blind mice to see, and monkeys suffering from Parkinson's to show improvement. What's next?
A Closer Look at Stem Cells
Learn about stem cell research and its potential to impact human health.
Stem Cell Authority
Find a licensed stem cell doctor near you today. Find a licensed stem cell doctor near you today.
Stem Cell Directory
Stem Cell Directory is a fully searchable, resource directory for the entire stem cell industry.
Stem Cell Research News
The latest Stem Cell Research News articles published daily. Includes news on stem cells - cells with daughter cells that may differentiate into other cell types. Includes research findings, different sources of stem cells, laws, and ethics.
Stem Cell Science News
STEMCELL Science News has grown into a complete resource for the latest cell biology news and research, from organoids to immunology.
Stem Cells
STEM CELLS, a peer reviewed journal published monthly, provides a forum for prompt publication of original investigative papers and concise reviews. STEM CELLS is read and written by clinical and basic scientists whose expertise encompasses the rapidly expanding fields of stem and progenitor cell biology.
Stem Cells Portal
The STEM CELLS PORTAL is an interactive, multimedia resource, designed to provide the global community of stem cell researchers common linkage among the many regional and international stem cell research tools, services, organizations, and learned societies.
STEMCELL Technologies
STEMCELL Technologies is committed to supporting stem cell and many other areas of life science research worldwide by providing enabling research tools that are innovative, timely and of consistently high quality.
The Niche
Trusted stem cell blog & resources.
Adult Stem Cell Foundation
The Adult Stem Cell Foundation''s Mission is to provide information on products and services related to the role that Adult Stem Cells play in helping manage and prevent degenerative diseases.
American Society for Cell Biology
The Society's purpose is to promote and develop the field of cell biology. Its objectives are achieved through the scholarly dissemination of research at its Annual Meeting and Summer Meetings in its publications
Embryonic Stem Cell Research News
EIN News is a leading online news monitoring service which has served millions of readers around the world since 1995.
EuroStemCell
We’re here to help European citizens make sense of stem cells. We provide reliable, independent information and road-tested educational resources on stem cells and their impact on society
International Society for Hematology and Stem Cells
Offering comprehensive programs and publications in training and eudcation, ISEH membership provides the tools for expansive understanding and cutting-edge methodologies from around the globe.
International Society for Stem Cell Research
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is an independent, nonprofit organization formed in 2002 to foster the exchange of information on stem cell research. Learn more about this exciting new organization.
New York Stem Cell Foundation
The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering human embryonic stem cell research to advance the search for cures of the major diseases of our time.
UK Stem Cell Foundation
The UK Stem Cell Foundation (UKSCF) exists to support the advance of pioneering stem cell research into medical practice.
Americans for Cures
At Americans for Cures Foundation, our mission is to support fellow advocates in the fight for stem cell research and cures. We clarify key issues in breakthrough research
New Scientist
Updated throughout the day, our global network of specialist correspondents provide comprehensive coverage of science and technology news.
NIH
Delivering the latest stem cell research updates.
ScienceDaily
ScienceDaily is one of the Internet's leading online magazines and Web portals devoted to science, technology, and medicine.
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