Ask a Sports Medicine Doc: Fact and fiction of stem cells

Q: I have been hearing a lot about stem cell injections and was wondering if this would help my painful, arthritic knee? There is a lot of exciting research and great interest in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

http://www.summitdaily.com/news/9547333-113/cells-stem-tissue-bone

Roy Exum: New Year's Eve, 2013

I found myself wondering what if it had been the other way around yesterday. It certainly could have, you know.

http://www.chattanoogan.com/2013/12/31/266430/Roy-Exum-New-Years-Eve-2013.aspx

Labeling at Whole Foods Market: Good for Business, Bad for Science

The move will be great for building out the company's loyal customer base and securing the trust of its growing following.

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/12/31/labeling-at-whole-foods-market-good-for-business-b.aspx

Athersys: An In-Depth Look At Its Therapies And Future Potential

Athersys is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing its proprietary off-the-shelf stem-cell product Multistem, as well as other therapeutic medicines.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1923231-athersys-an-in-depth-look-at-its-therapies-and-future-potential?source=feed

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Life Ethics

... (49%) far exceeds the percentage who express this view about in vitro fertilization (12%), non-embryonic stem cell research (16%) or embryonic stem cell research (22%). (Pew Research) Karen Reynolds alleges bosses trained employees to bill ...

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Fitzsimons Life Science District in Aurora growing exponentially

... of Colorado's Charles C. Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine. The first-rate center focuses on stem cell research to eliminate cancer and treat congestive heart failure, joint disease, Parkinson's disease, juvenile diabetes and liver disease. ...

http://www.denverpost.com/aurora/ci_24822645/fitzsimons-life-science-district-aurora-growing-exponentially?source=rss

Housing, construction projects planned for USF

In the past 10 years, the university has seen many new buildings go up, ranging from the Marshall Student Center will discuss at a meeting today.

http://www.usforacle.com/housing-construction-projects-planned-for-usf-1.2849972

New technology to study stem cells

Scientists at UMass Medical School have developed a new technology for manipulating gene expression in human pluripotent stem cells .

http://scienceblog.com/69147/new-technology-to-study-stem-cells/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+scienceblogrssfeed+%28ScienceBlog.com%29

Countercultural Catholicism, chapter 6: The Enemy Within

In the military world, no effective force ever tolerates traitors, deserters, or informers.

http://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/otn.cfm?id=1007

Cardium Reports On Advancement Of Generx And Excellagen Biologic Products And Corporate Developments

Clinical and Preclinical Results Have Implications for Use of Generx as a Non-Surgical Gene Therapy for Coronary Artery Disease, and Excellagen to Potentiate Stem Cell Therapies /PRNewswire/ -- Cardium Therapeutics today reported on advancements of the Company's two key biologics products, its GenerxA candidate for the potential treatment of ... (more)

http://www.sys-con.com/node/2911418

Cellular Therapy: Representing The Paradigm Shift In Healthcare

Cellular therapy is slowly emerging to be the next way to treat illness, and provides benefits over conventional therapy as it boosts the patient's immune system, using his/her own cells.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1922621-cellular-therapy-representing-the-paradigm-shift-in-healthcare?source=feed

What to expect in 2014

An artist's impression of the European Space Agency's Rosetta probe, which aims to be the first to land on a comet.

http://www.nature.com/news/what-to-expect-in-2014-1.14448

Activator or inhibitor? GSK-3 as a new drug target.

Biochemical pharmacology , Vol. 86, No. 2. , pp. 191-199, doi:10.1016/j.bcp.2013.04.022 Glycogen synthase kinase-3 is a cytoplasmic serine/threonine protein kinase that phosphorylates and inhibits glycogen synthase, thereby inhibiting glycogen synthesis from glucose.

http://www.citeulike.org/user/guhjy/article/12884405

Stem cell therapies show promise for spinal cord injury patients

Each year, thousands of people in the U.S. suffer spinal cord injuries. These injuries most often occur in car accidents and, unfortunately, the effects are generally irreversible.

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/stem-cell-therapies-show-promise-for-spinal-cord-injury-patients-372949.php

Wichita surgeon rehabilitating career scarred by drugs, alcohol

Above, Kolten Weaver, 21, is a plaintiff in a malpractice lawsuit against surgeon Kris Lewonowski, of Wichita.

http://cjonline.com/news/state/2013-12-30/wichita-surgeon-rehabilitating-career-scarred-drugs-alcohol

BioTime Reports Publication of Peer-reviewed Scientific Paper

In a release, the company noted that the paper published online in the journal Regenerative Medicine, characterizes the cells generated from human embryonic stem cells using proprietary PureStem technology .

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/30/biotime_reports_publication_of_peer-reviewed_scientific.htm

'Cake Boss' whips up one big 'Gator Bite' on TLC

... a special prayer. Mary and her brother Dominic, who is a perfect match, are leaving for Israel, where stem cell research is being done for ALS patients. This treatment it is not yet approved in the United States. Because of her age and progression ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/cake-boss-whips-up-one-big-gator-bite-on-tlc

SINGAPORE: US$789m research hub reaping rewards for S'pore's economy

... during their downtime. Every day, more than 2,500 researchers work to tackle tropical diseases, conduct stem cell research, develop new drugs and study skin ageing - among many other scientific endeavours. Measuring success Dr Benjamin Seet, ...

http://www.asianewsnet.net/US$789m-research-hub-reaping-rewards-for-Spores-ec-55597.html

Random or Stochastic Monoallelic Expressed Genes Are Enriched for...

Random or stochastic monoallelic expressed genes represent a unique form of monoallelic expression where allelic choice is made at random early in development.

http://www.citeulike.org/user/gimelbrant/article/12884243

Heart Stem Cells, LVAD May Avoid Transplants

Statistics from the Department of Health and Human Services reveal that an average of 18 people dies waiting for organ transplants each day.

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/22932358/heart-stem-cells-lvad-may-avoid-transplants

Seven Ottawans among 90 Order of Canada appointees

Dr. Michael Rudnicki was honoured "for contributing to scientific breakthroughs in the area of muscle development, and for his leadership in stem cell research."

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/Seven+Ottawans+among+Order+Canada+appointees/9335071/story.html

Retired Tulare County judge dies

An official with the court confirmed that Krant-Latronico of Exeter died Sunday, but no further details about her death were immediately available on Monday.

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Isolating Single Gene Cells

... enable single cell gene expression analysis for research applications such as oncology, immunology and stem cell research. Collaboration activities will also include the development of materials documenting the workflow protocol, as well as ...

http://laboratory-manager.advanceweb.com/Features/Articles/Isolating-Single-Gene-Cells.aspx

Hundreds brave cold weather to honor Pennsylvania girl

Hundreds of mourners braved cold and rainy weather to say goodbye to an eastern Pennsylvania girl who was serenaded by thousands of Christmas carolers just days before she died.

http://www.mynews4.com/content/news/national/story/Hundreds-brave-cold-weather-to-honor-Pennsylvania/wzcgJkKz8UCcgzjFezUXOA.cspx?rss=3299

Organs on a chip

... In addition, organs on a chip present a less controversial option for organ model testing compared to stem cell research. According to Feng, this is because their ultimate goals are very different from each other. "The research that tried to grow ...

http://news.ubc.ca/2013/12/30/organs-on-a-chip-2/

Rituximab Maintenance Therapy After Autologous Stem-Cell...

Rituximab Maintenance Therapy After Autologous Stem-Cell Transplantation in Patients With Relapsed CD20+ Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma: Final Analysis of the Collaborative Trial in Relapsed Aggressive Lymphoma To insert individual citation into a bibliography in a word-processor, select your preferred citation style below and drag-and-drop it into ... (more)

http://www.citeulike.org/user/eisei/article/12884117

Functions of DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation in mammalian development.

DNA methylation occurs at cytosines, predominantly in the CpG dinucleotide context and is a key epigenetic regulator of embryogenesis and stem-cell differentiation in mammals.

http://www.citeulike.org/user/prg/article/12884075

Blistering Penny Stocks in the News - Volkswagen AG...

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Actinium Announces Voting Results from Its Annual Shareholder Meeting

Results Indicate Strong Support for Board of Directors and Company Proposals NEW YORK -- -- Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative targeted payload immunotherapeutics for the treatment of advanced cancers, announced the voting results from its annual general meeting of the Company's shareholders which ... (more)

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Active Stock's Momentum - Synthetic Biologics Inc(NYSEMKT:SYN),...

EquityObserver.com covers the breadth of the markets, from stocks and bonds to ETFs, options, emerging markets, activities at the Fed and more.

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Actinium Announces Voting Results from Its Annual Shareholder Meeting

Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative targeted payload immunotherapeutics for the treatment of advanced cancers, announced the voting results from its annual general meeting of the Company's shareholders which was held on Monday, December 23, 2013.

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Family of blood recipient pays it forward

Braund received a stem cell transplant and many transfusions during his treatment for leukemia.

http://www.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013312300065

Stem Cell Therapy by Vet-Stem, a Surprising Alternative to Hip Surgery...

Amazing Grace Hamilton's banked stem cells from Vet-Stem, Inc. have recently helped her avoid hip surgery for the second time.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/Grace/Hamilton/prweb11418967.htm

Researchers generate kidney tubular cells from stem cells

Researchers have successfully coaxed stem cells to become kidney tubular cells, a significant advance toward one day using regenerative medicine, rather than dialysis and transplantation, to treat kidney failure.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/270553.php

Give the Gift of Quality of Life to Your Pet This Holiday Season

Vet-Stem, Inc., the leading regenerative veterinary medicine company, out of San Diego County, California offers horse and pet owners the ability to give the gift of Quality of Life this holiday season and in the New Year.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/cellculture/steminsure/prweb11448223.htm

Qatar Biomedical Research Institute participates in World Stem Cell Summit

... Dr Haoudi told an audience of about 150 in his panel discussion. "For example, we are currently combining stem cell research and genomic medicine to address diabetes, and we are bringing together stem cell research and biomedical engineering to ...

http://www.albawaba.com/business/pr/qatar-biomedical-research-institute-543800

Lab Report

The very hormone that makes men "macho" has been linked with a poor immune response to an influenza vaccine.

http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1391054/lab-report

Orlando family shows sometimes-ugly face of childhood cancer

They show 2-year-old Cannon Wiggins with blood on his face and tubes in his nose.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/health/os-cannon-wiggins-cancer-research-20131229,0,7946071.story

UK in rare stem-cell cure for skin disorder

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 29: Testing of a new stem-cell based treatment for a rare and debilitating skin condition has begun at Great Ormond Street Hospital .

http://www.arabtimesonline.com/RSS/tabid/69/smid/414/ArticleID/202495/t/UK-in-rare-stem-cell-cure-for-skin-disorder/Default.aspx

I'll be the first to say goodbye to 2013.

Yes, 2014 is the year I turn forty. But I don't even care. Because 2013? It was a bit much of a roller coaster - and that's just too much to handle for an anxiety-ridden gal like me.

http://mom2werogers.typepad.com/life_with_we/2013/12/were-rounding-the-bend-to-2014-and-i-have-to-say-im-welcoming-it-with-open-arms-yes-2014-is-the-year-i-turn-forty-but-i.html

Texas funds biotechnology center

... at both institutions to position the Center for Cell and Organ Biotechnology as a world leader in adult stem cell research, organ transplantation, and personalized medicine." "We are grateful to Governor Rick Perry and the State of Texas for the ...

http://www.mt-vernon.com/news/txleg/10478-texas-funds-biotechnology-center.html

Postdoctoral Fellow

Multiple neuroscience postdoctoral positions are available in Dr. Min Dong's lab at the New England Primate Research Center of Harvard Medical School, The lab has been mainly focused on understanding how a fascinating family of bacterial toxins, botulinum neurotoxins, target neurons and disrupt neuronal functions.

http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/358465-postdoctoral-fellow

Cardio3 BioSciences Gets Non-dilutive Funding from the Walloon Region

C-Cathez is an intra myocardial injection catheter, proprietary to Cardio3. It is designed to maximize the retention of therapeutic agents in the heart, such as C-Cure.

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/28/cardio3_biosciences_gets_non-dilutive_funding_from.htm

Chatham STEM Hosts Student Tour of BioMedical Research Institute of NJ

Chatham Middle School and High School students toured the BioMedical Research Institute of New Jersey in Cedar Knolls on Dec. 6. BRInj is a non-profit, state-of-the art medical research institute dedicated to advancing human health.

http://thealternativepress.com/articles/chatham-stem-hosts-student-tour-of-biomedical-res

Introducing the BioProcess International Online Poster Hall 2014

The BioProcess International online poster hall features 24 all new posters covering the latest advances in bioprocessing and manufacturing.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12/prweb11422405.htm

24 Roswell Park physicians included on 'America's Top Doctors' list

Twenty-four physicians from Roswell Park Cancer Institute have been named to Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.'s 2014 "America's Top Doctors" list.

http://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2013/12/27/114101/24-roswell-park-physicians-included-on-americas-top-doctors-list

Stem cells tested to repair heart muscle

A new stem cell treatment may help heart attack patients do something once thought medically impossible - regenerate dead heart muscle.

http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/health/stem-cells-tested-to-repair-dead-heart-muscle

Gene Therapy For Epidermolysis Bullosa Skin Disease Produces Long-term Benefits

Stem cell-based gene therapy holds promise for the treatment of devastating genetic skin diseases, but the long-term clinical outcomes of this approach have been unclear.

http://www.science20.com/news_articles/gene_therapy_epidermolysis_bullosa_skin_disease_produces_longterm_benefits-126985

Inclusive Analysis Of: Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (OTCMKTS:ACTC), ...

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Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells isolated from multiple sclerosis...

Multiple sclerosis , an inflammatory autoimmune disease affecting more than one million people worldwide, is caused by an immune reaction to myelin proteins, the proteins that help form the myelin insulating substance around nerves.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/270462.php

Family holds blood donor clinic in honour of sons who received 152 transfusions

The Roehler family, from left, Emilia, 3, Lisa, Kristopher, Lisa, and Lukas, 2, are joined by friends and family at the Canadian Red Cross, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013.

http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2013/12/27/family-holds-blood-donor-clinic-in-honour-of-sons-whove-received-150-transfusions/

Wayne 'Scott' Decker

Wayne "Scott" Decker, 66, died at home on Monday, December 23, 2013. "Scott" was the first born of Charles M. Decker and Frances Decker.

http://bangordailynews.com/2013/12/27/obituaries/wayne-scott-decker/

Medical experts don't find improvement in stem-cell therapy

Rome, December 27 - Medical experts examining the outcome of treatments of a controversial stem-cell therapy on patients carried out in the Northern Italian city of Brescia have reportedly not seen any proof of actual improvements in the medical conditions of those being treated.

http://www.ansa.it/web/notizie/rubriche/english/2013/12/27/Medical-experts-don-find-improvement-stem-cell-therapy_9829696.html

Big Sister's Bone Marrow Saves the Lives of Her Little Brothers

One pediatric diagnosis of Burkitt's lymphoma in any family is overwhelming. Two would be devastating.

http://www.lymphomainfo.net/news/b-cell/big-sisters-bone-marrow-saves-the-lives-of-her-little-brothers

Gene Therapy for Skin Disease Produces Long-Term Benefits

Stem cell-based gene therapy holds promise for the treatment of devastating genetic skin diseases, but the long-term clinical outcomes of this approach have been unclear.

http://www.biosciencetechnology.com/news/2013/12/gene-therapy-skin-disease-produces-long-term-benefits

The Repair Stem Cell Institute (Rsci) Quickly Emerging as the Leader...

The Repair Stem Cell Institute is the world's only stem cell patients' advocacy group.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/the-repair-stem-cell-institute-rsci-quickly-emerging-as-the-leader-in-the-field-of-stem-cell-treatment-420677.htm

The Personhood Pincer

... we permit embryos and all but the most developed fetuses to be killed at will in abortion. In embryonic stem cell research, scientists routinely destroy nascent human lives for their parts. Some worry that the next logical step would be to create ...

http://www.discovery.org/a/22391

Housing, construction projects planned for USF

In the past 10 years, the university has seen many new buildings go up, ranging from the Marshall Student Center will discuss at a meeting today.

http://www.usforacle.com/housing-construction-projects-planned-for-usf-1.2849972

Weather leads to decline in blood donations

Canadian Blood Services News Release ***** Canadian Blood Services needs to fill approximately 15,000 donation appointments nationally - including more than 75 appointments in North Bay.

http://www.baytoday.ca/content/news/details.asp?c=56358

Postdoctoral Researcher

The Stem Cell Research Group of the Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University, located in Salaya campus, invites applications for a full-time one year postdoctoral fellowship position to cultivate research that will explore the basic biology and therapeutic potential of stem cells derived from human patients.

http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/357903-postdoctoral-researcher

Adult Stem Cells Found to Suppress Cancer While Dormant

- Researchers at UCLA's Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research have discovered a mechanism in adult stem cells by which the cells suppress their ability to initiate cancer during their dormant phase, an ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131218095658.htm

Scientists Find Groovy Way to Influence Specialization of Stem Cells

The discovery has the potential for application in the development of new therapies for a range of medical treatments where scientists aim to replace or regenerate tissues that have become diseased or dysfunctional.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131218100131.htm

Pivotal Gene Therapy Advancements Delivering Effective Treatment Therapies

Gene therapy applications pertaining towards treatment for specific diseases have been significantly increasing in the past few years.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/pivotal-gene-therapy-advancements-delivering-effective-treatment-therapies-416268.htm

Morning Buzz - Applied DNA Sciences Inc(OTCMKTS:APDN), Advanced Cell...

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Stem cells hold cure for deadly skin disease

London, Dec 27 : For those who suffer from skin blisters or have chances of developing skin tumours, there is cure in the offing - in stem cell-based gene therapy.

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/105044/indian-diplomat-arrest-father-demands-protection-for-daughter.html

Superbug showdown: the time is nigh to get serious about antibiotics

It's difficult to know precisely when Maria Jarchow should have died but didn't.

http://www.theage.com.au/world/superbug-showdown-the-time-is-nigh-to-get-serious-about-antibiotics-20131227-2zzjc.html

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My hero: Alan Martin, left, with brother Pete, who is due to donate stem cells today to help cure his brother's cancer.

http://www.nottinghampost.com/BROTHER-S-GIFT-LIFE-CHRISTMAS/story-20360732-detail/story.html

CALS researchers developing novel treatment for septic shock

By the time doctors diagnose septic shock, patients often are on a knife's edge.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-12-cals-treatment-septic.html

Genetic screening identifies genes driving resistance with a guide RNA library

Researchers have developed a method to create a comprehensive library of mutations across all genes in the mouse genome.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/270634.php

Heart Stem Cells, LVAD May Avoid Transplants

Statistics from the Department of Health and Human Services reveal that an average of 18 people dies waiting for organ transplants each day.

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/22932358/heart-stem-cells-lvad-may-avoid-transplants

8-year-old girl who inspired community Christmas event dies of leukemia

An 8-year-old Pennsylvania girl who inspired thousands in her community to sing Christmas carols outside her door died of leukemia on Wednesday, the Reading Eagle reported.

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/12/25/8-year-old-girl-who-inspired-community-christmas-event-dies-of-leukemia/

Brain repair after injury and Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at Penn State University have developed an innovative technology to regenerate functional neurons after brain injury, and also in model systems used for research on Alzheimer's disease .

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/270547.php

A Talk With Orthopedic Stem Cell Pioneer, Dr. Joseph Purita

This week I went to go meet with Joseph Purita in Boca Raton, a M.D. who is pioneer in the field of orthopedic surgery since 1981 and uses stem cell therapy in his work.

http://www.examiner.com/article/a-talk-with-orthopedic-stem-cell-pioneer-dr-joseph-purita?cid=rss

Stem cells tested to repair damaged hearts

Dr. Aidan R. Raney performs a checkup on heart attack patient Mark Athens, 52, on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla.

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/dec/26/heart-attack-stem-cells-capricor-allstar-cardiac/

Top 5 1:2:1 podcasts of 2013

Every few weeks, Paul Costello , chief communications officer for the medical school, talks with innovators in modern medicine and health policy for our 1:2:1 podcast series.

http://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2013/12/26/top-5-121-podcasts-of-2013/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+stanford%2Fscope+%28SCOPE%29

Antioxidant drug knocks down multiple sclerosis-like disease in mice

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have discovered that an antioxidant designed more than a dozen years ago to fight damage within human cells significantly helps symptoms in mice that have a multiple sclerosis-like disease.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-12-antioxidant-drug-multiple-sclerosis-like-disease.html

Delaney Brown, 8-Year-Old Leukemia Patient, Dies Days After Thousands ...

Delaney 'Laney' Brown died of acute myeloid leukemia Wednesday, just days after 10,000 carolers came to her home to make her wish come true.

http://www.medicaldaily.com/delaney-brown-8-year-old-leukemia-patient-dies-days-after-thousands-christmas-carolers-grant-her

Gene therapy for human skin disease produces long-term benefits

... Researchers at UCLA's Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research have discovered a mechanism by which certain adult stem cells suppress their ability to initiate skin cancer during their dormant ... A source of gut ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-12-gene-therapy-human-skin-disease.html

Penny Market Roundup: Bison Petroleum Corp (OTCMKTS:BISN),...

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Gene therapy for human skin disease produces long-term benefits

Stem cell-based gene therapy holds promise for the treatment of devastating genetic skin diseases, but the long-term clinical outcomes of this approach have been unclear.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-12/cp-gtf121913.php

Adult Stem Cell Treatment Poised to Be in the Forefront of 21st Century Medicine

In the past decade, international stem cell treatment has grown by leaps and bounds to the point where it is poised to become the most effective treatment for chronic conditions and diseases.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/adult-stem-cell-treatment-poised-to-be-in-the-forefront-of-21st-century-medicine-419587.htm

Cuban woman granted visa for stem cell donation

Immigration officials have approved a visa for a Cuban woman coming to the U.S. to donate stem cells to her sister with leukemia.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/12/19/3828390/cuban-woman-granted-visa-for-stem.html

Stem Cell Therapy by Vet-Stem, a Surprising Alternative to Hip Surgery...

Amazing Grace Hamilton's banked stem cells from Vet-Stem, Inc. have recently helped her avoid hip surgery for the second time.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/Grace/Hamilton/prweb11418967.htm

Eye operation: Op that restores lost sight by growing you new eye cells in three days

Garry Morse, 28, an office administrator, was one of a handful of patients in the UK to have a pioneering treatment to restore sight to one eye using cells taken from his good eye.

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Give the Gift of Quality of Life to Your Pet This Holiday Season

Vet-Stem, Inc., the leading regenerative veterinary medicine company, out of San Diego County, California offers horse and pet owners the ability to give the gift of Quality of Life this holiday season and in the New Year.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/cellculture/steminsure/prweb11448223.htm

Give the Gift of Quality of Life to Your Pet This Holiday Season

Poway, California December 26, 2013 Vet-Stem, Inc. , the leading regenerative veterinary medicine company, out of San Diego County, California offers horse and pet owners the ability to give the gift of Quality of Life this holiday season and in the New Year.

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Penny Stocks in Queue - 22nd Century Group Inc (OTCBB:XXII), FEDERAL...

... that forms the base for its research and development efforts in the area of embryonic and adult stem cell research. Why Should Investors Buy ACTC After The Recent Gain? Just Go Here and Find Out Disclaimer: Never invest in any stock featured on our ...

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Diagnosis and treatment of primary myelodysplastic syndromes in...

Within the myelodysplastic syndrome work package of the European LeukemiaNet, an Expert Panel was selected according to the framework elements of the National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Program.

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Dying Wish Granted For 8-Year-Old

An 8-year-old West Reading girl, whose battle against a rare form of leukemia became a social media sensation that inspired thousands of people to gather and sing her Christmas carols, has succumbed to her disease, her family announced.

http://www.courant.com/mc-west-reading-dying-girl-christmas-carols-20131226,0,450831.story

Regenerative Medicine to Publish Paper on BioTime's Isolation of Novel Brain-Associated Cells

In a release, the Company noted that the paper published online in the journal, characterizes the cells generated from human embryonic stem cells using proprietary PureStem technology .

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/25/regenerative_medicine_to_publish_paper_on.htm

Adult stem cells suppress cancer while dormant

Los Angeles, Dec 21 : Researchers at UCLA's Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research have discovered a mechanism by which certain adult stem cells suppress their ability to initiate skin cancer during their dormant phase - an understanding that could be exploited for better cancer-prevention strategies.

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/103464/adult-stem-cells-suppress-cancer-while-dormant.html

Super Strength Immune Cells Fighting Cancer

What if the cure for cancer could be found in the body's own immune system, with a little help from modern science? Now a new clinical trial is giving patients hope.

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/23114714/super-strength-immune-cells-fighting-cancer

Researchers from Harvard University Describe Findings in Stem Cells

Editor at Stem Cell Week -- Fresh data on Stem Cell Research are presented in a new report.

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/24/researchers_from_harvard_university_describe_findings.htm

Recent Research from Technical University Highlight Findings in Stem Cells

Editor at Stem Cell Week -- Current study results on Stem Cell Research have been published.

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/24/recent_research_from_technical_university_highlight.htm

Texas funds biotechnology center

... at both institutions to position the Center for Cell and Organ Biotechnology as a world leader in adult stem cell research, organ transplantation, and personalized medicine." "We are grateful to Governor Rick Perry and the State of Texas for the ...

http://www.mt-vernon.com/news/txleg/10478-texas-funds-biotechnology-center.html

With new multimillion-dollar grants, UCLA scientists take stem cell research to patients

They are apart of the state agency's Disease Team Therapy Development III initiative.

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/24/with_new_multimillion-dollar_grants_ucla_scientists.htm

Clinical trial inspires blood drive

Bryan Hinkle knows what it is like to be confined to a wheelchair. A condition known as chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, or CIPD, caused his body to weaken during a relapse of the disorder.

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Widely-used anti-inflammatory drug shows success in treatment of amyloidosis

A recent study led by researchers from the Amyloidosis Center at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center demonstrates that diflunisal, a generic anti-inflammatory drug, successfully reduced neurological decline and preserved the quality of life in patients with familial transthyretin amyloidosis .

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-12-widely-used-anti-inflammatory-drug-success-treatment.html

Study Findings from Ewha Woman's University Provide New Insights into Stem Cells

Editor at Clinical Trials Week -- Current study results on Stem Cell Research have been published.

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/24/study_findings_from_ewha_woman_s.htm

Capricor Therapeutics Cleared to Begin Phase II Portion of ALLSTAR...

Gene and Cell Therapy Data Safety Monitoring Board that the 14-patient Phase I portion of the Company's ALLSTAR Phase I/II clinical trial has met its safety endpoints and that the Company is now cleared to begin the Phase II portion of the ALLSTAR clinical trial .

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Strip Scribbles: $1 million spree at Aria; - Mob Wives' shoot at Ghostbar; - Dancing Queen' to close

Big Ang, Drita D'avanzo, Alicia DiMichele and Natalie Guercio of VH1's "Mob Wives" at Ghostbar in the Palms.

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A High-Throughput Screen for Teratogens Using Human Pluripotent Stem Cells

6, Cambridge, MA 02142. E-mail: There is need in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries for high-throughput human cell-based assays for identifying hazardous chemicals, thereby reducing the overall reliance on animal studies for predicting the risk of toxic responses in humans.

http://toxsci.oxfordjournals.org/content/137/1/76.short?rss=1

Stem Cell Administration Techniques in Horses' Feet Compared

One of the great mysteries surrounding the field of stem cell therapy is how the cells are distributed after being injected.

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/82542/stem-cell-administration-techniques-in-horses-feet-compared?source=rss

Introducing the BioProcess International Online Poster Hall 2014

The BioProcess International online poster hall features 24 all new posters covering the latest advances in bioprocessing and manufacturing.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12/prweb11422405.htm

A Christmas miracle

It's going to be a Christmas to remember for the Stewart family of Georgetown. For the first time in almost six years the Stewarts will be celebrating the holidays like most other Canadian families- spending time with relatives, opening presents, going on toboggan rides- because 10-year-old daughter Kathryn won't be in hospital or undergoing ... (more)

http://www.theifp.ca/news/a-christmas-miracle/

Winder firefighter saving lives on and off the job

Winder firefighter Josh Kemerling looked at the idea of being a bone marrow donor as not too different from what he does during his day job.

http://www.barrowcountynews.com/section/33/article/21606/

Cancer battler in remission - just in time for Christmas

A BRAVE teenager is set for a Christmas to remember after being told he is in remission from a rare form of bone cancer.

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Stocks Buzz - LUKOIL (ADR) (OTCMKTS:LUKOY), Applied DNA Sciences Inc...

StockMarketIntel.com issues a special report on the following stocks: LUKOIL , Applied DNA Sciences Inc , Daimler AG , Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. .

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Mold parents' A 500,000 crusade after son's cancer battle

A couple have hit their latest target in the battle to raise A 500,000 to keep their brave, young son safe from cancer.

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Stem Cell Administration Techniques in Horses' Feet Compared

This horse was abandoned and we can no longer care for it. If a home is not found, we will have no option but to euthanize.

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Eye operation: Op that restores lost sight by growing you new eye cells in three days

'Shame on you - disgusting': Angry Academy member screams at Martin Scorsese after screening of sex-and-drugs filled Wolf Of Wall Street Teen who said she was raped is KICKED OUT of high school for public lewdness after officials said sex was 'consensual' Garry Morse, 28, an office administrator, was one of a handful of patients in the UK to have a ... (more)

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Stocks Buzz - Athersys, Inc (NASDAQ:ATHX), ZIOPHARM Oncology Inc...

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Controlling stem cell specialisation by manipulating primary cilia elongation

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have shown for the first time that the specialised role stem cells go on to perform is controlled by primary cilia - tiny hair-like structures protruding from a cell.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/270424.php

Series on Genomic Instability

The maintenance of genomic stability is crucial to prevent human diseases such as cancer.

http://www.nature.com/ncb/journal/v16/n1/full/ncb2907.html

Alternative Lung Disease Therapy Provides Feasible Alternative to Lung Transplants

Lung Regeneration Educational Videos For the Public Offered By The Stem Cell Regeneration Center in Support of Healthy Lung Initiative.

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals - Another Deal, Shareholders Are Cheering

Investors in Jazz Pharmaceuticals reacted very positively to the announced deal to acquire Italian-based Gentium.

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DPRK Sees Progress in Health Service This Year

In Munsu area of Pyongyang, there appeared the Ryugyong Dental Hospital and the Okryu Children's Hospital, which are equipped with up-to-date facilities for medical treatment and researches.

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STRIP: $1 million spree, - Mob Wives,' - Queen'

Big Ang, Drita D'avanzo, Alicia DiMichele and Natalie Guercio of VH1's "Mob Wives" at Ghostbar in the Palms.

http://lasvegassun.com/vegasdeluxe/2013/dec/23/strip-scribbles-1-million-spree-aria-mob-wives-sho/?

Scientists find groovy way to influence specialization of stem cells

The discovery has the potential for application in the development of new therapies for a range of medical treatments where scientists aim to replace or regenerate tissues that have become diseased or dysfunctional.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131218100131.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fhealth_medicine%2Fstem_cells+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Health+%26+Medicine+News+--+Stem+Cells%29

Heart Stem Cells, LVAD May Avoid Transplants

Statistics from the Department of Health and Human Services reveal that an average of 18 people dies waiting for organ transplants each day.

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/22932358/heart-stem-cells-lvad-may-avoid-transplants

Adult stem cells found to suppress cancer while dormant

- Researchers at UCLA's Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research have discovered a mechanism in adult stem cells by which the cells suppress their ability to initiate cancer during their dormant phase, an ...

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Federal Way alumnus, football star Bronzell Miller dies at 42

One of the best athletes to ever grace the halls at Federal Way High School lost his battle with an aggressive form of cancer Saturday morning.

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Strip Scribbles: $1 million spree at Aria; 'Mob Wives' shoot at...

Big Ang, Drita D'avanzo, Alicia DiMichele and Natalie Guercio of VH1's "Mob Wives" at Ghostbar in the Palms.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/vegasdeluxe/2013/dec/23/strip-scribbles-1-million-spree-aria-mob-wives-sho/

Genetic screening identifies genes driving resistance with a guide RNA library

Researchers have developed a method to create a comprehensive library of mutations across all genes in the mouse genome.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-12-genetic-screening-genes-resistance-rna.html

Library that can determine resistance

Researchers have developed a method to create a comprehensive library of mutations across all genes in the mouse genome.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-12/wtsi-ltc122013.php

ImmunoCellular Therapeutics Announces First Patient Receives Vaccine...

ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, Ltd. announced today that the first patient in the phase I clinical trial of ICT-121, a cancer vaccine targeting recurrent glioblastoma multiforme , has received the vaccine.

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Study finds axon regeneration after Schwann cell graft to injured spinal cord

A study carried out at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for "The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis" has found that transplanting self-donated Schwann cells that are elongated so as to bridge scar tissue in the injured spinal cord, aids hind limb functional recovery in rats modeled with spinal cord injury.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-12-axon-regeneration-schwann-cell-graft.html

Transitioning epithelial cells to mesenchymal cells enhances cardiac protectivity

Cell-based therapies have been shown to enhance cardiac regeneration, but autologous cells have produced only "modest results."

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-12-transitioning-epithelial-cells-mesenchymal-cardiac.html

HIV Back in "Cured" Bone Marrow Transplant Patients

Two patients who were believed to have been cured of HIV and cancer after bone marrow transplants discovered that their HIV recently returned, one in August and the other in November.

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Another UCLA stem cell breakthrough on skin cancer

... to squamous skin cancer Investigators at UCLA's Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research have discovered how tissue-specific hair follicle stem cells promote the development of squamous cell skin cancer . They note ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/another-ucla-stem-cell-breakthrough-on-skin-cancer

UCLA stem cell researchers conducting human clinical trials

... gene therapy for sickle cell disease. At the awards ceremony, Dr. Owen Witte, Director of the UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center, noted, "The CIRM support demonstrates that our multidisciplinary Center is at the forefront of translating basic ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/ucla-stem-cell-researchers-conducting-human-clinical-trials

Cuban woman granted visa for stem cell donation

Immigration officials have approved a visa for a Cuban woman coming to the U.S. to donate stem cells to her sister with leukemia.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/12/19/3828390/cuban-woman-granted-visa-for-stem.html

Stem Cell Therapy by Vet-Stem, a Surprising Alternative to Hip Surgery...

Amazing Grace Hamilton's banked stem cells from Vet-Stem, Inc. have recently helped her avoid hip surgery for the second time.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/Grace/Hamilton/prweb11418967.htm

ACES' 3D Printing BioPen Could Redraw the Way We Approach Bone Surgery

... at the University of Wollongong in New South Wales say their bone growth pen combines 3D-printing with stem cell research to regrow missing or diseased bone faster and more accurately. While it's not exactly 3D printing , the scientists use the same ...

http://inhabitat.com/aces-3d-printing-biopen-could-redraw-the-way-we-approach-bone-surgery/

Police investigate use of stamina treatment in Brescia

Turin, December 23 - Prosecutors in the northern city of Brescia said Monday they have ordered an investigation into the use of a controversial stem-cell therapy at a local hospital.

http://www.ansa.it/web/notizie/rubriche/english/2013/12/23/Police-investigate-use-stamina-treatment-Brescia_9820169.html

Adult Stem Cells Suppress Cancer While Dormant

Researchers at UCLA's Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research have discovered a mechanism by which certain adult stem cells suppress their ability to initiate skin cancer during their dormant phase-an understanding that could be exploited for better cancer-prevention strategies.

http://www.biosciencetechnology.com/news/2013/12/adult-stem-cells-suppress-cancer-while-dormant

Transitioning epithelial cells to mesenchymal cells enhances cardiac protectivity

Cell-based therapies have been shown to enhance cardiac regeneration, but autologous cells have produced only "modest results."

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-12/ctco-tec122313.php

Donald Fresne, President and CEO of Egenix, Inc. is pleased to...

Dr. Schwarzer is affiliated with Hannover Medical School in Hannover, Germany at the Institute of Experimental Hematology and resident in the Department of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation.

http://www.freshnews.com/news/885035/donald-fresne-president-and-ceo-egenix-inc-pleased-announce-appointment-adrian-schwarze

Head Trauma

... here is the spinal cord - as yet, there's no way to reattach a severed cord to a brain. Some think stem cell research may yield a way to splice the two together. A more exotic possibility is severing the brain at midpoint and connecting the upper ...

http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/article-16-18530-head-trauma.html

Donald Fresne , President And CEO Of Egenix, Inc. Is Pleased To...

Donald Fresne , President And CEO Of Egenix, Inc. Is Pleased To Announce The Appointment Of Adrian Schwarzer, MD, Ph.D. To Its Scientific Advisory Committee at the Institute of Experimental Hematology and resident in the Department of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation.

http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=319352&full=1

Neostem Stands To Benefit From Stem-Cell Deals

The age of stem cell acceptance has arrived. Last week shares of OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. soared over 100%, moving from a $14.00 close on December 2nd to an intraday high of $32.39 on December 4th.

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Penny Stocks Alert-- Sse PLC(Adr)(Otcmkts:Ssezy), Tencent Holdings...

... that forms the base for its research and development efforts in the area of embryonic and adult stem cell research. Will ACTC Continue To Move Higher? Find Out Here Compass Group plc (ADR)( OTCMKTS:CMPGY ) after opening its trade at the price of ...

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BioTime's Subsidiary Cell Cure Neurosciences Ltd. Awarded $1.7...

... Cure. "I join with Dr. Irving in thanking the OCS for their generous support in acclerating pluripotent stem cell research into clinical applications," said Benjamin Reubinoff, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of Cell Cure and Chairman of ...

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Neuron regeneration may help sufferers of brain injury, Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at Penn State have developed an innovative technology to regenerate functional neurons after brain injury and also in model systems used for research on Alzheimer's disease.

http://scienceblog.com/68929/neuron-regeneration-may-help-sufferers-of-brain-injury-alzheimers-disease/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+scienceblogrssfeed+%28ScienceBlog.com%29

Nemonoxacin Gets FDA Fast Track Designation

TaiGen Biotechnology Company, Limited today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted nemonoxacin Qualified Infectious Disease Product and Fast Track designations for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections .

http://www.drugs.com/clinical_trials/nemonoxacin-gets-fda-fast-track-designation-16405.html?

BioTime's Subsidiary Cell Cure Neurosciences Ltd. Awarded $1.7...

... Cure. 'I join with Dr. Irving in thanking the OCS for their generous support in acclerating pluripotent stem cell research into clinical applications,' said Benjamin Reubinoff, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of Cell Cure and Chairman of ...

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/23/biotime_s_subsidiary_cell_cure_neurosciences.htm

BioTimea s Subsidiary Cell Cure Neurosciences Ltd. Awarded $1.7...

... 2014. "I join with Dr. Irving in thanking the OCS for their generous support in acclerating pluripotent stem cell research into clinical applications" "We thank the Israel Office of the Chief Scientist for their commitment to innovation and their ...

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From single cells to deep phenotypes in cancer.

To insert individual citation into a bibliography in a word-processor, select your preferred citation style below and drag-and-drop it into the document.

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Elsevier Announces the Launch of Open Access Journal

Elsevier , a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information, products and solutions announces the launch of open access journal, Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery: Advanced Techniques and Case Management Neurosurgery has recently seen a range of advances in imaging techniques and experimental research in the field of ... (more)

http://www.sys-con.com/node/2907584

Mice Model Market Worth $1,819.9 Million by 2018 Forecasted in MarketsandMarkets Recent Report

This report " Mice Model Market - by Type [Inbred, Knockout, Conditioned], Technology [Microinjection, Embryonic Stem Cell], Disease [Oncology, Immunology, CNS], Service [Breeding, Cryopreservation, Quarantine] & Care Products [Cages, Bedding, Feed] - Forecasts to 2018" by MarketsandMarkets , defines and segments the Mice Model market into various ... (more)

http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/mice-model-market-worth-18199-million-2018-forecasted-marketsandmarkets-recent-report-1864895.htm

UT Southwestern Neuroscience Researchers Identify Gene Involved in Response to Cocaine

UT Southwestern neuroscience researchers have identified a gene that controls the response to cocaine by comparing closely related strains of mice often used to study addiction and behavior patterns.

http://www.innovations-report.com/html/reports/life_sciences/ut_southwestern_neuroscience_researchers_identify_224418.html

Stem cell therapy for spinal cord injury

A systematic survey of the scientific literature shows that stem cell therapy can have a statistically significant impact on animal models of spinal cord injury, and points the way for future studies.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/270349.php

New hope for stem cells, regenerative medicine emerges from the lab

JoVE , the Journal of Visualized Experiments , has published a novel technique that could resolve a snag in stem cell research for application in regenerative medicine - a strategy for reprograming cells in vivo to act like stem cells that forgoes the risk of causing tumors.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/270347.php

Jazz Pharma To Pay $1B For Rare Disease Drug Co.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC plans to buy drug maker Gentium SpA for roughly $1 billion in a cash deal aimed at expanding its rare disease drug portfolio.

https://www.manufacturing.net/news/2013/12/jazz-pharma-to-pay-1b-for-rare-disease-drug-co

TiGenix : TiGenix secures EUR 10 million in financing from Kreos Capital

Regulated information December 23, 2013 TiGenix secures EUR 10 million in financing from Kreos Capital Company ends year in strong position to fully leverage leading cell therapy platform Leuven - December 23, 2013 - TiGenix announced today that it has signed a structured debt financing agreement of up to EUR 10 million with Kreos Capital , ... (more)

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/22/tigenix_tigenix_secures_eur_10_million.htm

Screening Newborns For Disease Can Leave Families In Limbo

Vera Wojtesta was one of 300 babies flagged by New York's newborn screening program as at risk of having life-threatening Krabbe disease.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/12/23/255226663/screening-newborns-for-disease-can-leave-families-in-limbo?ft=1&f=1001

TaiGen Biotechnology Receives Qualified Infectious Disease Product...

These two designations should enable TaiGen and/or its partners to benefit from certain incentives for the development of nemonoxacin as a new antibiotic, including an additional five year extension to new chemical entity market exclusivity, priority review, and fast track status provided under the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now act.

http://www.sys-con.com/node/2907474

TiGenix : TiGenix secures EUR 10 million in financing from Kreos Capital

TiGenix announced today that it has signed a structured debt financing agreement of up to EUR 10 million with Kreos Capital , Europe's largest and leading provider of growth debt to high-growth companies.

http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/12/23/598858/10062376/en/TiGenix-TiGenix-secures-EUR-10-million-in-financing-from-Kreos-Capital.html

Cancer battler in remission - just in time for Christmas

A BRAVE teenager is set for a Christmas to remember after being told he is in remission from a rare form of bone cancer.

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/10894260.Cancer_battler_in_remission___just_in_time_for_Christmas/?ref=var_0

Nobel laureate says stem cell research is leading to breakthrough treatments

About four years ago, Massimo Sfriso started acting out of character - he kept bumping into people while queuing and failed to react when people tried to shake his hand.

http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1386760/nobel-laureate-says-stem-cell-research-leading-breakthrough

NEWBoy walks for first time thanks to 22,000 for op paid by family of sick child

A gift of joy from strangers: Kyle, 4, walks for first time - thanks to A 22,000 for operation paid by family of sick child Festive cheer: Kyle Weaver decorates the Christmas tree after surgery in the US for a muscle condition enabled him to walk unaided A boy aged four will be able to walk around his home this Christmas thanks to a 'miracle' A ... (more)

http://metro.co.uk/2013/12/22/a-gift-of-joy-from-strangers-kyle-4-walks-for-first-time-thanks-to-22000-for-operation-paid-by-family-of-sick-child-4240754/

Dillsburg teacher doesn't let blindness hold him back, says he wants to be role model for students

... in living, but I try to offer them hope. There is a lot of research going on with retinal implants and stem cell research," Pravak said. "And even if you can't see, you can still be very useful to society and to others." Taliani always wanted to be ...

http://www.pennlive.com/bodyandmind/index.ssf/2013/12/dillsburg_teacher_doesnt_let_b.html

Introducing the BioProcess International Online Poster Hall 2014

The BioProcess International online poster hall features 24 all new posters covering the latest advances in bioprocessing and manufacturing.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12/prweb11422405.htm

Ohio Woman Battles Rare One in a Million Disease: Stiff Person Syndrome

Laura Kassem, a 33 year old Ohio woman and former Social Security Administration employee, has a rare disease called Stiff Person Syndrome .

http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1069784?ref=feeds%2Flatest

Adult stem cells found to suppress cancer while dormant

Researchers at UCLA's Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research have discovered a mechanism by which certain adult stem cells suppress their ability to initiate skin cancer during their dormant phase - an understanding that could be exploited for better cancer-prevention strategies.

http://www.imperialvalleynews.com/index.php/news/health/6524-adult-stem-cells-found-to-suppress-cancer-while-dormant.html

Former Utah defensive end Bronzell Miller dies at 42

The Salt Lake Tribune) Bronzell Miller visits with old friends Rick Sealey, right, and Jerome Marshall at home in West Jordan, Utah, December 9, 2013.

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/home3/57294945-200/miller-oliver-utah-com.html.csp

Adult stem cells suppress cancer while dormant

Los Angeles, Dec 21 : Researchers at UCLA's Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research have discovered a mechanism by which certain adult stem cells suppress their ability to initiate skin cancer during their dormant phase - an understanding that could be exploited for better cancer-prevention strategies.

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/103464/adult-stem-cells-suppress-cancer-while-dormant.html

Housing, construction projects planned for USF

In the past 10 years, the university has seen many new buildings go up, ranging from the Marshall Student Center will discuss at a meeting today.

http://www.usforacle.com/housing-construction-projects-planned-for-usf-1.2849972

Adult stem cells found to suppress cancer while dormant

Researchers at UCLA's Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research have discovered a mechanism by which certain adult stem cells suppress their ability to initiate skin cancer during their dormant phase - an understanding that could be exploited for better cancer-prevention strategies.

http://www.biologynews.net/archives/2013/12/21/adult_stem_cells_found_to_suppress_cancer_while_dormant.html

This Week in Biotech

With the SPDR S&P Biotech Index up 43% over the trailing-12-month period, it's evident that investment dollars are willingly flowing into the biotech sector.

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/12/21/this-week-in-biotech.aspx

Scots cancer treatment girl back home for Christmas

A BRAVE schoolgirl has made it home in time for Christmas despite being in the middle of a cancer treatment never before attempted in Scotland.

http://www.scotsman.com/news/health/scots-cancer-treatment-girl-back-home-for-christmas-1-3236334

Faculty Hiring Initiative Supports Notre Dame's Ongoing Investments in Research

... data science and engineering, applied and computational mathematics and statistics, and non-embryonic stem cell research. "For Arts and Letters," notes McGreevy, "AOV is an exciting initiative as it enables us to push forward even faster with two of ...

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/21/faculty_hiring_initiative_supports_notre_dame.htm

ASH 2013

The American Society of Hematology will hold its 55th annual meeting in New Orleans, LA, December 7-10, 2013.

http://www.ajmc.com/conferences/ash2013

Schoolboy sheds his hair to support his cancer-struck mum

Belmont School student David Forrest is greeted by his mum Sharon after having his head shaved to raise money for the Myeloma Charity.

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/education/schoolboy-sheds-his-hair-to-support-his-cancer-struck-mum-1-6329422

Intrexon enters into definitive agreement to acquire Medistem

Intrexon Corporation , a leader in synthetic biology, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire, for approximately San Diego-based Medistem, Inc. a pioneer in the development of Endometrial Regenerative Cells , universal donor adult stem cells that stimulate new blood vessel formation and are capable of generating ... (more)

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20131221/Intrexon-enters-into-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-Medistem.aspx

'Leading Edge' Set to Produce New Content Featuring Stem Cell Therapy, with Host Jimmy Johnson

... Presenter Jimmy Johnson will offer an update on important facts and recent developments in the world of stem cell research. Viewers can benefit from the program's concise and unbiased perspective on an issue that many people have yet to learn about. ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12/prweb11438430.htm

Seattle Genetics and Takeda Report Adcetris Data

Median overall survival of 40.5 months was reported in R/R HL, and was not yet reached in R/R sALCL.

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/20/seattle_genetics_and_takeda_report_adcetris.htm

Chatham STEM Hosts Student Tour of BioMedical Research Institute of NJ

Chatham Middle School and High School students toured the BioMedical Research Institute of New Jersey in Cedar Knolls on Dec. 6. BRInj is a non-profit, state-of-the art medical research institute dedicated to advancing human health.

http://thealternativepress.com/articles/chatham-stem-hosts-student-tour-of-biomedical-res

Cuban woman granted visa for stem cell donation

Immigration officials have approved a visa for a Cuban woman coming to the U.S. to donate stem cells to her sister with leukemia.

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/state/story/Cuban-woman-granted-visa-for-stem-cell-donation/LmOUmUd5eUWzX7hhil112w.cspx?rss=2

Strickland: "Framing" Of Duck Dynasty Controversy Important

... opinion polls. Such issues that may come to mind include abortion, drug policy, capital punishment, stem cell research, gun control, or same-sex marriage. In some cases, these issues are particularly provocative because they are related to personal ...

http://www.fitsnews.com/2013/12/20/strickland-framing-of-duck-dynasty-controversy-important/

Jazz Pharma to pay $1B for rare disease drug co.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC plans to buy drug maker Gentium SpA for roughly $1 billion in a cash deal aimed at expanding its rare disease drug portfolio.

http://www.biosciencetechnology.com/news/2013/12/jazz-pharma-pay-1b-rare-disease-drug-co

Brain Repair After Injury, Alzheimer's Disease

The scientists have used supporting cells of the central nervous system, glial cells, to regenerate healthy, functional neurons, which are critical for transmitting signals in the brain.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131219130740.htm

Scientists Develop Natural Chemical That Reverses Aging, Turns Old Mice into Young

... h a better quality of life at an older age is there. Combine this with other aging breakthroughs, such as stem cell research, and we may all live 100 or 200 years longer."

http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/scientists-develop-natural-chemical-that-reverses-aging-turns-old-mice-into-young

HIV Back in "Cured" Bone Marrow Transplant Patients

Two patients who were believed to have been cured of HIV and cancer after bone marrow transplants discovered that their HIV recently returned, one in August and the other in November.

http://www.edgefireisland.com/index.php?ch=health_fitness&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=153081

Groundbreaking Stem Cell Clinical Trial

... to replenish other cells," said Dr. Lambert. The Pepin Heart Institute has a history of cardiovascular stem cell research as part of the NIH sponsored Cardiac Cell Therapy Research Network (CCTRN) as well as other active cell therapy trials. The ...

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1312/S00385/groundbreaking-stem-cell-clinical-trial.htm

Brain repair after injury, Alzheimer's disease

The scientists have used supporting cells of the central nervous system, glial cells, to regenerate healthy, functional neurons, which are critical for transmitting signals in the brain.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131219130740.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fmost_popular+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Most+Popular+News%29

Donor drive set up for Ridgewood man in round 3 of cancer battle

Anthony Daniels, 22, of Ridgewood, needs a stem cell bone marrow transplant. A donor registration drive has been scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 21 at Ridgewood Village Hall between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. RIDGEWOOD - It was September of 2011 when Anthony Daniels felt an itch.

http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2013/12/donor_drive_set_up_for_ridgewood_boxer_battling_cancer.html

Adult stem cells found to suppress cancer while dormant

Researchers at UCLA's Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research have discovered a mechanism by which certain adult stem cells suppress their ability to initiate skin cancer during their dormant phase - an understanding that could be exploited for better cancer-prevention strategies.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-12/uoc--asc122013.php

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Hits High On Gentium Acquisition

Late Thursday, Jazz said it agreed to buy Gentium for $57 a share, or about $1 billion.

http://news.investors.com/technology/122013-683707-jazz-gentium-buyout-wins-analyst-approval.htm?ref=HPLNews

Intrexon Corporation Bags MediStem, Inc. (Formerly known as Medistem...

Intrexon intends to employ its integrated synthetic biology platforms to engineer a diverse array of cell-based therapeutic candidates using Medistem's multipotent ERCs.

http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=319260&full=1

Helping good genes win in brain cancer cells

Researchers at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul have shown that manipulating an epigenetic mechanism, which regulates gene expression, may promote cell death and favor maturation towards less malignant-prone phenotypes in pediatric brain cancer cell lines.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-12-good-genes-brain-cancer-cells.html

Stem Cell Research Could Lead To A Cure For...

Regenerative medicine research conducted throughout this year at the University of Southern California could lead to new ways to counter baldness and receding hairlines using stem cells .

http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1113033255/stem-cell-research-could-cure-for-baldness-122013/

Osiris Announces Receipt of $15 Million Milestone Payment for Prochymal

Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. , the leading stem cell company focused on developing and marketing products to treat conditions in orthopedic, sports medicine and wound care markets announced that it has received a $15 million milestone payment from Mesoblast for successful completion of the transfer of assets relating to the Prochymal business.

http://www.freshnews.com/news/884709/osiris-announces-receipt-15-million-milestone-payment-prochymal

Stem Cells in the New Year

... (among may others), Congressional leaders are not embracing this research as a replacement for embryonic stem cell research right now, but it may present an additional argument on the side of people who are opposed to hESC research. However, the ...

http://www.newdrugs.com/stemcells/2007/01/stem-cells-in-new-year_10.html

Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc Pays A Whopping $1 Billion For Rare Disease Drug Developer Gentium S.p.A.

In , the European Commission granted marketing authorization for Defitelio , the company's lead product, for the treatment of severe hepatic veno-occlusive disease in adults and children undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=319212&full=1

Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Receipt Of $15 Million Milestone Payment For Prochymal

Osiris Announces Receipt of $15 Million Milestone Payment for Prochymal COLUMBIA, Md.-- -- Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. , the leading stem cell company focused on developing and marketing products to treat conditions in orthopedic, sports medicine and wound care markets announced that it has received a $15 million milestone payment from Mesoblast for ... (more)

http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=319231&full=1

Intrexon to Acquire Medistem to Generate Multipotent Cells

Intrexon Corporation , a leader in synthetic biology, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire, for approximately $26 million, San Diego-based Medistem, Inc. a pioneer in the development of Endometrial Regenerative Cells , universal donor adult stem cells that stimulate new blood vessel formation and are capable of ... (more)

http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/12/20/598738/10062260/en/Intrexon-to-Acquire-Medistem-to-Generate-Multipotent-Cells.html

Dublin's Jazz buys Italy firm for US1bn

Dublin-based Jazz Pharmaceuticals said it would buy Italian biotech company Gentium S.p.A. for about $1 billion to get access to its lead product candidate, Defitelio, a drug used for the treatment of a rare liver condition.

http://www.businessworld.ie/livenews.htm?a=3126765

OTC Market's Gainers and Laggards - Hi Score Corp. (OTCMKTS:HSCO), Hi ...

... that forms the base for its research and development efforts in the area of embryonic and adult stem cell research. Why Should Investors Buy ACTC After the Recent Fall? Just Go Here and Find Out Disclaimer Never invest in any stock featured on our ...

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Jazz Pharma To Pay $1B For Rare Disease Drug Co.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC plans to buy drug maker Gentium SpA for roughly $1 billion in a cash deal aimed at expanding its rare disease drug portfolio.

http://www.manufacturing.net/news/2013/12/jazz-pharma-to-pay-1b-for-rare-disease-drug-co

Jazz Pharmaceuticals to Buy Gentium for $1B

Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Gentium S.p.A. Announce Agreement for Jazz Pharmaceuticals to Acquire Gentium for $57.00 Per Share Transaction would add a significant growth product in the European Union and Rest of World markets, Defitelio , a treatment for severe hepatic veno-occlusive disease in adults and children undergoing hematopoietic stem cell ... (more)

http://www.drugs.com/news/jazz-pharmaceuticals-buy-gentium-1b-49695.html?

Osiris Announces Receipt of $15 Million Milestone Payment for Prochymal

Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. , the leading stem cell company focused on developing and marketing products to treat conditions in orthopedic, sports medicine and wound care markets announced that it has received a $15 million milestone payment from Mesoblast for successful completion of the transfer of assets relating to the Prochymal business.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20131220005432/en

BioTime Reports Isolation of Novel Brain-Associated Cells From Human Embryonic Stem Cells

BioTime, Inc. , a biotechnology company that develops and markets products in the field of regenerative medicine reported today the publication of a peer-reviewed scientific paper on the successful generation of human cells with markers of particular cell types in the human brain, potentially useful in the treatment of neurological diseases such as ... (more)

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20131220005230&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

[Report] C57BL/6N Mutation in Cytoplasmic FMRP interacting protein 2 Regulates Cocaine Response

Different laboratories often use different strains of inbred animals, but one cannot make behavioral comparisons and assume that their reaction to interventions will necessarily be similar.

http://www.sciencemag.org/content/342/6165/1508.short

BioTime Reports Isolation of Novel Brain-Associated Cells From Human Embryonic Stem Cells

The paper published online in the journal Regenerative Medicine , characterizes the cells generated from human embryonic stem cells using BioTime's proprietary PureStem TM technology .

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/20/biotime_reports_isolation_of_novel_brain-associated.htm

Jazz Pharma to Pay $1B for Gentium SpA

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC plans to buy drug maker Gentium SpA for roughly $1 billion in a cash deal aimed at expanding its rare disease drug portfolio.

http://www.pharmpro.com/news/2013/12/jazz-pharma-pay-1b-gentium-spa

Helping good genes win in brain cancer cells

Researchers at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul , the university hospital and the Children's Cancer Institute in Porto Alegre, Brazil, have shown that manipulating an epigenetic mechanism, which regulates gene expression, may promote cell death and favor maturation towards less malignant-prone phenotypes in pediatric brain cancer cell ... (more)

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-12/wsr-hgg121913.php

UT Southwestern neuroscience researchers identify gene involved in response to cocaine

Dec. 19, 2013 - UT Southwestern neuroscience researchers have identified a gene that controls the response to cocaine by comparing closely related strains of mice often used to study addiction and behavior patterns.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-12/usmc-usn121913.php

Study shows therapeutic potential of fat-derived stem cells declines as donor's age rises

A new study released today in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine demonstrates that the therapeutic value of stem cells collected from fat declines when the cells come from older patients.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/270459.php

Hot New Ingredients

Science continues to make anti-aging breakthroughs for skin care, and brands that aren't paying attention could get left behind.

http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/antiaging/Hot-New-Ingredients-233360861.html

Epimutations mimic genomic mutations of DNMT3A in acute myeloid leukemia

Correspondence: Professor W Wagner, Helmholtz-Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Stem Cell Biology and Cellular Engineering, RWTH Aachen University Medical School, Pauwelsstrasse 20, Aachen 52074, Germany.

http://www.nature.com/leu/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/leu2013362a.html

Differential expression of miR-17aS1 492 identifies BCL2 as a...

Differential expression of miR-17~92 identifies BCL2 as a therapeutic target in BCR-ABL-positive B-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia Correspondence: Professor M Scherr or Professor M Eder, Department of Hematology, Hemostasis, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg Strasse 1, Hannover 30623, Germany.

http://www.nature.com/leu/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/leu2013361a.html

Capricor Therapeutics Announces Ticker Symbol Change to CAPR

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. , a diversified heart failure biotechnology company, today announced that, effective today, the Company's common stock commences trading on the OTC Markets under the new symbol "CAPR."

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/12/20/7603525.htm

A miracle and a clarion call for more

Joon Gremillet, a Vietnamese girl adopted by a Swiss family, who underwent a stem cell transplant last Friday after she was diagnosed with leukemia last May. Photo courtesy of teamjoon.net A Vietnamese girl adopted by a Swiss family underwent a stem cell transplant last Friday, months after she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

http://www.thanhniennews.com/index/pages/20131219-a-miracle-and-a-clarion-call-for-more.aspx

Capricor Therapeutics Announces Ticker Symbol Change to CAPR

The previous trading symbol was 'NLTXD.' The ticker symbol change follows the recently completed merger between , Ph.D. stated, 'Our ticker symbol now represents the name of our combined company Capricor Therapeutics.

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/20/capricor_therapeutics_announces_ticker_symbol_change.htm

Capricor Therapeutics Announces Ticker Symbol Change to CAPR

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. , a diversified heart failure biotechnology company, today announced that, effective today, the Company's common stock commences trading on the OTC Markets under the new symbol "CAPR."

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20131220005186/en

Pluristem and CHA Move Forward on Strategic Partnership Agreement;...

... medical centers and hospitals located in the US and Korea with in excess of two thousand beds under care, stem cell research centers, personal & preventive medicine, and bio venture divisions. CHA Bio&Diostech has multiple stem cell R&D pipelines in ...

http://www.sbwire.com//press-releases/cell-therapy/investments/sbwire-414490.htm

A year in medicine: review of 2013

... human ear ? Another area that offers hope for tissue engineering (among many other potential benefits) is stem cell research. But, beset with scientific struggle and ethical controversy, stem cell developments have not emerged so smoothly in the ...

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270265.php

Missense Mutations in Plakophilin-2 Cause Sodium Current Deficit and...

Brugada syndrome primarily associates with loss of sodium channel function. Previous studies showed features consistent with sodium current deficit in patients carrying desmosomal mutations, diagnosed with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy .

http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/early/2013/12/18/CIRCULATIONAHA.113.003077.short?rss=1

Jazz to Acquire Rare-Disease Drugmaker Gentium for $1 Billion

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc, the maker of the narcolepsy treatment Xyrem, said it will buy Gentium SpA, a rare-disease drug developer, in a deal valued at $1 billion.

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MY2QG96TTDT201-3VOQ231ONDSN4M04JHH8R15QCP

Gene discovery offers clues to reverse balding

Researchers from the University of Southern California found new genes that may offer ways to reverse baldness and receding hairline.

http://www.financialexpress.com/news/gene-discovery-offers-clues-to-reverse-balding/1209579

UT Southwestern Neuroscience Researchers Identify Gene Involved in Response to Cocaine

Dec. 19, 2013 - UT Southwestern neuroscience researchers have identified a gene that controls the response to cocaine by comparing closely related strains of mice often used to study addiction and behavior patterns.

http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/addiction issues0/UT-Southwestern-Neuroscience-Researchers-Identify-Gene-Involved-in-Response-to-Cocaine.shtml

Cuban Woman Granted Visa For Stem Cell Donation

A visa approval for a Cuban woman wanting to come to the U.S., now means she can come to Miami to donate stem cells to her sister with leukemia.

http://miami.cbslocal.com/2013/12/19/cuban-woman-granted-visa-for-stem-cell-donation/

Computer models, observations inside a cell reveal RNA's interesting "machines"

DNA stores the information of life, proteins provide the action, and in between sits elusive RNA, which serves both as a database of information and as a molecular machine.

http://www.rdmag.com/news/2013/12/computer-models-observations-inside-cell-reveal-rna%E2%80%99s-interesting-%E2%80%9Cmachines%E2%80%9D

Jazz Will Buy Rare-Disease Drugmaker Gentium for $1 Billion

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc, the maker of the narcolepsy treatment Xyrem, said it will buy Gentium SpA, a rare-disease drug developer, in a deal valued at $1 billion.

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MY2QG96TTDT201-5LDS6OJGQ8OT4VG8KQBQ69UPEU

UPDATE 2-Jazz Pharma to buy Italy's Gentium for $1 bln

Ireland-based Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc said it would buy Italian biotech company Gentium S.p.A. for about $1 billion to get access to its lead product candidate, Defitelio, a drug used for the treatment of a rare liver condition.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/gentium-offer-jazz-idUSL3N0JY3YQ20131219?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews

Cuban woman granted visa for stem cell donation

Immigration officials have approved a visa for a Cuban woman coming to the U.S. to donate stem cells to her sister with leukemia.

http://newsok.com/cuban-woman-granted-visa-for-stem-cell-donation/article/feed/630140?custom_click=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Newsok%2FLife+%28NewsOK.com+RSS+-+life%29

Jazz Pharma to pay $1B for rare disease drug co.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC plans to buy drug maker Gentium SpA for roughly $1 billion in a cash deal aimed at expanding its rare disease drug portfolio.

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/19/jazz_pharma_to_pay_1b_for.htm

Cuban woman granted visa for stem cell donation

' "> : Adam Neff, 12, on the training advantages he has been given: 'I really thank my parents every day for all they've sacrificed.'

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/12/19/3828390/cuban-woman-granted-visa-for-stem.html

Researchers identify gene involved in response to cocaine

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified a gene in mice that appears to underlie the intensity of the response to cocaine.

http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/news-releases/year-2013/dec/takahashi-gene.html

Jazz Will Purchase Rare-Disease Drugmaker Gentium for $1 Billion

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc, the maker of the narcolepsy treatment Xyrem, said it will buy Gentium SpA, a rare-disease drug developer, in a deal valued at $1 billion.

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MY2QG96TTDT201-4V804JKGC6S2MNHHSQIP8KLPAG

BELLUS Health And AmorChem l.p. Announce A Partnership To Develop...

LAVAL, Quebec, October 28, 2013 - BELLUS Health Inc. , a drug development company focussed on rare diseases, today announced an agreement with AmorChem Holdings Inc. to develop drug candidates for the treatment of AL amyloidosis.

http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=319201&full=1

UPDATE 1-Jazz Pharma to buy Italy's Gentium for $1 bln

Ireland-based Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc said it would buy Italian biotech company Gentium S.p.A. for about $1 billion to get access to Defitelio, a drug used for the treatment of a rare liver condition.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/gentium-offer-jazz-idUSL3N0JY3YQ20131219?feedType=RSS&feedName=marketsNews

Jazz Pharma to buy Italy's Gentium for $1 bln

Ireland-based Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc said it would buy Italian biotech company Gentium S.p.A. for about $1 billion to get access to Defitelio, a drug used for the treatment of a rare liver condition.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/gentium-offer-jazz-idUSL3N0JY3WX20131219?feedType=RSS&feedName=mergersNews

Researchers generate kidney tubular cells from stem cells

Researchers have successfully coaxed stem cells to become kidney tubular cells, a significant advance toward one day using regenerative medicine, rather than dialysis and transplantation, to treat kidney failure.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-12-kidney-tubular-cells-stem.html

For type 1 diabetics, stem cells may offer a future without injections

In the late 1990s, Kieffer's colleagues at the University of Alberta were trying to use pancreas cells from cadavers to supply diabetics with insulin - thus eliminating painful injections.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/for-diabetics-stem-cells-may-offer-a-future-without-injections/article16032854/?cmpid=rss1&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheGlobeAndMail-Front+%28The+Globe+and+Mail+-+Latest+News%29

Breakthrough could one day help sufferers of brain injury, Alzheimer's disease

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Researchers at Penn State have developed an innovative technology to regenerate functional neurons after brain injury and also in model systems used for research on Alzheimer's disease.

http://news.psu.edu/story/298921/2013/12/19/research/breakthrough-could-one-day-help-sufferers-brain-injury-alzheimers

Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Gentium S.p.A. Announce Agreement for Jazz...

Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Gentium S.p.A. Announce Agreement for Jazz Pharmaceuticals to Acquire Gentium for $57.00 Per Share Transaction would add a significant growth product in the European Union and Rest of World markets, Defitelio , a treatment for severe hepatic veno-occlusive disease in adults and children undergoing hematopoietic stem cell ... (more)

http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/12/19/598376/10062111/en/Jazz-Pharmaceuticals-and-Gentium-S-p-A-Announce-Agreement-for-Jazz-Pharmaceuticals-to-Acquire-Gentium-for-57-00-Per-Share.html

Cellular Dynamics: A Speculative Life Sciences Company Worth Getting To Know

When it comes to Jim Cramer, there are a multitude of varying opinions. As a television personality, a well-known former fund manager, and a bestselling author, his popularity and exposure open him up to a fair amount of criticism.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1908481-cellular-dynamics-a-speculative-life-sciences-company-worth-getting-to-know?source=feed

Scots cancer treatment girl back home for Christmas

A BRAVE schoolgirl has made it home in time for Christmas despite being in the middle of a cancer treatment never before attempted in Scotland.

http://www.scotsman.com/news/health/scots-cancer-treatment-girl-back-home-for-christmas-1-3236334

Stem Cell

The Center for Stem Cell Biology, Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065, USA Reprogramming somatic cells to induced pluripotent stem cells resets their identity back to an embryonic age and, thus, presents a significant hurdle for modeling late-onset disorders.

http://www.cell.com/cell-stem-cell/abstract/S1934-5909(13)00497-9

Stocks Roundup - Madalena Energy(Otcmkts:MDLNF), Advanced Cell...

Wall Street Pennies is engaged in providing the most up to date and useful information on the Best Penny Stocks that are poised to breakout.

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Kidd Kraddick Secretly Battled Cancer: Report

The cover story for the January 2014 issue of D Magazine details the late DJ's hidden battle with the disease.

http://www.kcentv.com/story/24263331/kidd-kraddick-secretly-battled-cancer-report

Brain repair after injury and Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at Penn State University led by biologist Gong Chen have developed an innovative technology to regenerate functional neurons after brain injury, and also in model systems used for research on Alzheimer's disease.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-12-brain-injury-alzheimer-disease.html

Stem Cells in the New Year

... (among may others), Congressional leaders are not embracing this research as a replacement for embryonic stem cell research right now, but it may present an additional argument on the side of people who are opposed to hESC research. However, the ...

http://www.newdrugs.com/stemcells/2007/01/stem-cells-in-new-year_10.html

San Diego Canine Overcomes Pain to Achieve Championship with the Help...

Noni is a ten-year-old released Canine Companion for Independence dog who just achieved her Master Agility Champion status after the pain from arthritis tried to slow her down.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/noni/dembinski/prweb11419093.htm

Stem Cell Therapy by Vet-Stem, a Surprising Alternative to Hip Surgery...

Amazing Grace Hamilton's banked stem cells from Vet-Stem, Inc. have recently helped her avoid hip surgery for the second time.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/Grace/Hamilton/prweb11418967.htm

Scientists find a groovy way to influence specialisation of stem cells

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have shown for the first time that the specialised role stem cells go on to perform is controlled by primary cilia -tiny hair-like structures protruding from a cell.

http://www.innovations-report.com/html/reports/life_sciences/scientists_find_a_groovy_influence_specialisation_224321.html

New hope for stem cells, regenerative medicine emerges from the lab

... the Journal of Visualized Experiments , has published a novel technique that could resolve a snag in stem cell research for application in regenerative medicine -- a strategy for reprograming cells in vivo to act like stem cells that forgoes the ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131217104102.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fplants_animals%2Fbiology+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Plants+%26+Animals+News+--+Biology%29

Co-Discoverer of the ELA(R) Multipotent Adult Stem Cell and...

Dr. Keith Crawford first came across ELA adult stem cells while doing research for his Ph.D. thesis in 1994, but it would be twelve years more before he would confirm the breakthrough stem cell discovery.

http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/co-discoverer-elar-multipotent-adult-stem-cell-regenerative-medicine-innovator-promoted-1864117.htm

Stem Cells to Treat Chronic Laminitis: The Sooner the Better

For years, the veterinarians and podiatrists at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, in Lexington, Ky., have been testing stem cell therapy's efficacy as an adjunctive treatment for the hoof disease laminitis.

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/82468/stem-cells-to-treat-chronic-laminitis-the-sooner-the-better?source=rss

Athersys confirms completion of patient enrollment of Pfizer's MultiStem study

Mylan acquires rights to novel LAMA respiratory compound from Pfizer Mylan announced that it has received all regulatory approvals and has completed an agreement with Pfizer for the exclusive worldwide rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize a novel long-acting muscarinic antagonist, or LAMA, compound for various indications.

http://www.theflyonthewall.com/permalinks/entry.php/ATHX;PFEid1936288/ATHX;PFE-Athersys-confirms-completion-of-patient-enrollment-of-Pfizers-MultiStem-study

Actinium Completes Technology Transfer for Manufacturing of Its Lead Drug Candidate Iomaba -B

Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative targeted payload immunotherapeutics for the treatment of advanced cancers, has successfully transferred the technology for the manufacture of Iomaba -B , a drug being developed for therapeutic treatment of incurable blood cancers.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20131219005219/en

Super Strength Immune Cells Fighting Cancer

What if the cure for cancer could be found in the body's own immune system, with a little help from modern science? Now a new clinical trial is giving patients hope.

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/23114714/super-strength-immune-cells-fighting-cancer

Actinium Completes Technology Transfer for Manufacturing of Its Lead Drug Candidate Iomaba -B

Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative targeted payload immunotherapeutics for the treatment of advanced cancers, has successfully transferred the technology for the manufacture of Iomaba -B , a drug being developed for therapeutic treatment of incurable blood cancers.

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20131219005219&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Verastem Announces Addition to the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index

Verastem, Inc. , focused on discovering and developing drugs to treat cancer by the targeted killing of cancer stem cells, today announced that it has been selected for addition to the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index .

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Researcher to grow human cells in space to test treatment for stroke

Abba Zubair, M.D., Ph.D, believes that cells grown in the International Space Station could help patients recover from a stroke, and that it may even be possible to generate human tissues and organs in space.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-12-human-cells-space-treatment.html

Modeling Alzheimer's disease with iPSCs reveals stress phenotypes...

Cell stem cell , Vol. 12, No. 4. , pp. 487-496, doi:10.1016/j.stem.2013.01.009 Oligomeric forms of amyloid-I2 peptide are thought to play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease , but the mechanism involved is still unclear.

http://www.citeulike.org/user/sallycowley/article/12856654

ASH 2013

The American Society of Hematology will hold its 55th annual meeting in New Orleans, LA, December 7-10, 2013.

http://www.ajmc.com/conferences/ash2013

Gene discovery offers clues to reverse balding

Scientists have identified a complex network of genes that control the cycles of hair growth, a finding that may offer ways to reverse baldness and receding hairline.

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/gene-discovery-offers-clues-to-reverse-balding/1209560/

Putting up a fight for childrens with cancer

Until not very long ago, in Sheffield and elsewhere in the country young people with cancer were placed on adult wards, meaning that as well as dealing with their daunting treatment, they also faced the prospect of occupying a bed next to someone decades older than themselves.

http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/health/local-health/putting-up-a-fight-for-childrens-with-cancer-1-6325769

Skelmersdale's Millie Heaton hopes to be home for Christmas

MILLIE Heaton's family has only one wish this Christmas - that their daughter can come home for the festive period.

http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/skelmersdale-news/2013/12/19/skelmersdale-s-millie-heaton-hopes-to-be-home-for-christmas-80904-34155632/

Stem cells offer clues to reversing receding hairlines

The lab of USC scientist Krzysztof Kobielak, MD, PhD has published a trio of papers in the journals Stem Cells and The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that describe some of the factors that determine when hair grows, when it stops growing and when it falls out.

http://www.innovations-report.com/html/reports/life_sciences/stem_cells_offer_clues_reversing_receding_hairlines_224285.html

Orthobiologics Market (Allografts, Viscosupplements, DBM, BMP, Stem...

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research " Orthobiologics Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019, " the global orthobiologics market was valued at Orthobiologics are biomaterials used by surgeons for faster healing and quick recovery of injured muscles, bones, ... (more)

http://www.sys-con.com/node/2904082

Fetal stem cell grafts successfully help brittle-bone babies

In an international collaboration, researchers from Sweden, Singapore and Taiwan successfully treated two babies with a congenital bone disease that causes stunted growth and repeated fracturing by injecting them in utero with bone-forming stem cells.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270371.php

What Would Happen in a Brain Transplant?: Personalities, bodies, and metaphysics

... dealbreaker is the spinal cord - as yet there's no way to reattach a severed cord to a brain. Some think stem cell research may yield a way to splice the two together. A more exotic possibility is severing the brain at midpoint and connecting the ...

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/45154/what-would-happen-in-a-brain-transplant-personalities-bodies-and/

South Charlotte veterinarian uses stem cell therapy to cure hip dysplasia

When Mikey, a full-blooded German Shepard was rescued from a life of near complete confinement his time in a crate had caused enough damage to his hips that his ability to walk was severely affected.

http://www.examiner.com/article/south-charlotte-veterinarian-uses-stem-cell-therapy-to-cure-hip-dysplasia?cid=rss

Nate Seeks For A Donor

Happy Holidays We hope this letter finds you well and in good health this holiday season.

http://www.russell-publications.com/articles/17642/nate-seeks-for-a-donor

Through his illness, son gives gift of love to mother

Jaymee Cry will tell you she's a better mom to her younger son because of the older son who motivates her.

http://www.wwltv.com/news/Through-his-illness-son-gives-gift-of-love-to-mother-236492411.html

Researchers from Cornell University Report Details of New Studies and ...

Editor at Stem Cell Week -- Current study results on Stem Cell Research have been published.

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/18/researchers_from_cornell_university_report_details.htm

Investigators from Yonsei University Report New Data on Stem Cells

Editor at Stem Cell Week -- New research on Stem Cell Research is the subject of a report.

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/18/investigators_from_yonsei_university_report_new.htm

Century for the Cure: One man's idea sparks many to help Cancer Institute

In November 1997, Warren resident Scott Glickman found himself staggered by a diagnosis of stage four non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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New Findings on Biomaterials Discussed by Researchers at National...

Of these, the effects of surface electrical charges on cellular behaviour such as adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation are not well understood."

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/18/new_findings_on_biomaterials_discussed_by.htm