Researchers work toward #StemCell #HIV treatment
Scientists at UC Davis are gearing up for a human trial using stem cells to combat HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. By engineering multiple types..
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Guest bloggers wanted @ the World Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress #stemcellconf
We are looking for guest bloggers to join us at the World Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress in London during 21-23 May..
#Cordblood banking gains considerable #investment in #China
An article on MarketWatch reported that China Cord Blood Corporation, the largest cord blood bank in China, announced on April 12, a US$65 million..
How was the first-ever allogeneic cell-based product approved by the FDA?
The market approval of GINTUIT™, for the regeneration of oral soft tissue, is the first for an allogeneic cell therapy product. At the World..
University of Michigan could lose state funding in #StemCell feud
The University of Michigan could lose its share of $40M if local lawmakers have their way. The dispute, which began over reporting of embryonic..
Gamida Cell has completed patient recruitment for its StemEx trial #regenerativemedicine
Just over a month ago I blogged about Gamida Cell’s pivotal trial for their flagship product, StemEx®. Today I received news from Yael Margolin,..
Synthetic trachea patients dies months after surgery
A few months ago, I blogged about a man who became the second person ever to received a synthetic windpipe. Sadly, Christopher Lyles died Monday,..
A partnership between #RichardBranson and his private #cordblood bank and #CambridgeUniversityHospitals
The Virgin Health Bank, a private cord blood banking facility based in the UK and Qatar, recently announced a new partnership..
Wide ranging applications for induced pluripotent stem cells
“My fixed vision for my research team was to re-programme adult cells to function like embryonic-like stem cells. I knew it could be done,..
#Cordblood used to treat #hearingloss – An #FDA approved #safetystudy
A recent multimedia newswire on CNN’s iReport discussed a new FDA approved safety study on the use of cordblood to treat sensorineural hearing..
Reports the stem cell technology market could exceed $1 billion in 2012
In a new report titled, “Stem Cells: Worldwide Markets for Transplantation, Cord Blood Banking and Drug Development” published by Kalorama..
