Scientists Use Stem Cells to Generate Human Eggs in the Lab
• Clay Dillow via PopSci.comThe breakthrough could lead to future treatments for infertility (and a lot of controversy)
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Study confirms groundbreaking advance in stem cells
• RawStory.comThe first use of embryonic stem cells in humans eased a degenerative form of blindness in two volunteers and showed no signs of any adverse effects, according to a study published by The Lancet on Monday.
Monkey Embryo Mashup Results In First Primate Chimeras
• Rebecca Boyle via PopSci.comScientists have produced the world’s first chimeric monkeys, developed from stem cells harvested from separate embryos. They contain genetic material from as many as six genomes. The infant rhesus monkeys are totally healthy and could hold great prom
Stem cell research on donor eggs often not disclosed
• The RawStory.comMany U.S. fertility clinics don’t tell egg donors that embryos made from their eggs may end up being used in stem cell research, according to a new government survey.
Two Patients Undergo Stem-Cell Blindness Treatment
• Antonio Regalado via TechnologyReview.comIn a bid to harness the potential of embryonic stem cells, surgeons in California have implanted lab-grown retinal cells into the eyes of two patients going blind from macular degeneration.
Stem-Cell Therapy Works Wonders for Race Horses; Are Human Treatments Next?
• Emily Anthes via PopSci.comDoctors generally reserve stem-cell therapy, which draws on those cells’ unique ability to regenerate and form into nearly any tissue, for patients with major medical problems, such as cancer and spinal-cord injuries.
10 Coolest Google Earth Finds
• Wonders WorldThis heart-shaped island in the Adriatic became a hit on Google Earth for Valentine's Day. The uninhabited island is only 130,000 square yards and is called Galesnjak.
US treats first patient with human embryonic stem cells
• Agence France-Presse via The Raw StoryUS doctors have begun treating the first patient with embryonic stem cells as part of the first human study of the controversial treatment authorized by the government, the Geron Corporation said Monday.
A New Way to Make Stem Cells
• Karen Weintraub via Technology ReviewUsing RNA instead of DNA could avoid the health risks--and the political pitfalls--of stem-cell treatments.
Science Update: Stem Cells and Cardiovascular Health
Jeneen ZuckerThanks to a growing body of research, scientists are now recognizing that having more stem cells in one’s bloodstream could be one of the greatest strategies for optimal health.
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