For years, ethical issues hampered progress in stem cell research. Now, experts believe that developments in reprogrammed ‘iPS’ cells will truly revolutionise the treatment of life-threatening illnesses. It is unclear at exactly what point the phrase...
The new technique involves engineering blood stem cells into insulin-secreting cells. Scientists have made a stem cell breakthrough that could make it possible to treat diabetics with an annual insulin jab, eliminating the need for painful daily injections. The new...
Vatican hosts conference on advancements in stem cell therapy The Vatican holds conference about the advancements in stem cell therapy. “These cells come from all of us; from the teeth, in your fat, in your bone marrow, they come from the umbilical cord, and the...
National Catholic Register Adult stem cells, and not embryonic stem cells, are what all scientists in this field of research should be working on, says Dr Peter Hollands. Dr Peter Hollands, a renowned clinical scientist and researcher at the University of Westminster,...
Huffington Post Breakthrough research involving a brain transplant of stem cells could offer hope for the treatment of both autism and Parkinson’s disease. The study, from Harvard University, has already proven successful with mice. Following the transfer of...
