DIABETES October 26, 2015 Embryonic cloning shows promise for treating diabetes Researchers said they created an embryonic clone of a 32-year-old woman with diabetes, extracted healthy stem cells from the clone, and then changed those cells into fresh ones that produce insulin.
Stem Cells October 26, 2015 Stem cell 'Wild West' takes root amid lack of US regulation More than 170 clinics across the country are selling experimental stem cell procedures for dozens of diseases and conditions — a mushrooming industry that has flourished despite little evidence of its safety or effectiveness.
Stem Cells October 26, 2015 Scientist urges withdrawal of his own 'breakthrough' stem cell research A Japanese scientist called on Monday for his own headline-grabbing study on stem cells to be withdrawn from publication, saying its findings had now been thrown into too much doubt.
Biology October 26, 2015 Scientists withdraw claim about making stem cells Scientists who reported that they'd found a startlingly simple way to make stem cells withdrew that claim Wednesday, admitting to "extensive" errors in the research.
Stem Cells October 26, 2015 Synthetic organ technology moving forward Since 2008, eight patients have successfully undergone procedures in which their badly-damaged tracheas were replaced with manmade windpipes. Now, a Boston-area company is preparing to manufacture the scaffolds used to grow these synthetic organs on a large scale, MIT Technology Review reported.
Stem Cells October 26, 2015 Nobel laureate calls handing of stem cell research data 'sloppy' The Nobel Prize-winning head of a Japanese institute whose scientists' work on stem cells was hailed as a game-changer in the field of medical biology called the lead researcher's handling of the data "extremely sloppy" and "irresponsible".
Stem Cells October 25, 2015 Stem cells, 3-D printing hold promise for sight restoration and organ replacement The idea of the body healing itself may be close to making a huge leap forward. Much closer than we think.
CANCER October 25, 2015 Study concludes that many cancers caused by bad luck in cell division A new study has concluded that many people's risk of developing cancer often depends on simple bad luck in cell division.
Genetics October 25, 2015 Fetal tissue research declining, still important A political battle over the use of fetal tissue in medical research has been reinvigorated by the release of undercover videos targeting Planned Parenthood officials. But the controversy comes just as interest in the use of fetal tissue is dwindling, scientists said.
Stem Cells October 25, 2015 Researchers create lab-grown brain using human skin cells Researchers at The Ohio State University were able to create a nearly complete human brain that matches the brain maturity of a 5-week-old fetus by using adult human skin cells.
Stem Cells October 25, 2015 Leading stem cell scientist cleared of misconduct charges Sweden's Karolinska Institute says a leading stem cell scientist accused of unethical behavior has been cleared of scientific misconduct though he sometimes acted without due care.
