Read more stem cell research stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/57/stem-cell-research.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 18:41:33 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74468/blindness-cure-could-be-1st-human-stem-cell-trial.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe first-ever clinical trials of stem cell treatment of humans could be under way early next year if a Massachusetts biotech firm wins FDA approval. Advanced Cell Technology yesterday applied for a license to use embryonic stem cells left over from IVF treatment, to aid people suffering from a rare...http://www.newser.com/story/74468/blindness-cure-could-be-1st-human-stem-cell-trial.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 20 Nov 2009 5:41:56 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/72546/mixed-verdict-against-fake-korean-cloner.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe disgraced South Korean scientist who falsely claimed major breakthroughs in stem cell research in human clones was convicted of embezzlement and other charges, but was acquitted of fraud and received only a suspended sentence. Hwang Woo-suk was hailed as a national hero in 2004 for claiming in the journal...http://www.newser.com/story/72546/mixed-verdict-against-fake-korean-cloner.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 26 Oct 2009 5:07:22 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/70959/3-us-genetics-researchers-win-medicine-nobel.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThree American scientists won the Nobel Prize for Medicine today for their work on the replication of chromosomes, which has implications for cancer, aging, and stem cell research. The laureates focused on a string of DNA at the end of chromosomes, called telomeres, and discovered an enzyme that allows dividing...http://www.newser.com/story/70959/3-us-genetics-researchers-win-medicine-nobel.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 05 Oct 2009 5:37:03 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/68875/leftover-fat-from-lipos-is-liquid-gold-for-stem-cells.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBlubber may be the next big thing in stem cell research. Stanford scientists have found that leftover liposuction fat contains cells that can be changed into induced pluripotent stem cells—a type that doesn't require the use of an embryo, the San Jose Mercury News reports. Until now, scientists have...http://www.newser.com/story/68875/leftover-fat-from-lipos-is-liquid-gold-for-stem-cells.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 08 Sep 2009 15:42:11 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/64125/obama-promises-pope-hell-work-to-cut-us-abortions.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPresident Obama told Pope Benedict XVI yesterday that he would make every effort to reduce the number of abortions in the US, according to a Vatican spokesman. Bioethics and life issues were the focus of the men's 40-minute talk yesterday. The pontiff gave the president a booklet explaining the church's...http://www.newser.com/story/64125/obama-promises-pope-hell-work-to-cut-us-abortions.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 11 Jul 2009 6:36:14 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/63814/synthetic-sperm-grown-from-stem-cells.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBritish scientists announced they have created synthetic human sperm for the first time, the Guardian reports. The sperm—grown in a lab from stem cells—swim, have tails, and exhibit many of the same biological characteristics of real sperm, according to researchers. They believe the breakthrough could lead to a...http://www.newser.com/story/63814/synthetic-sperm-grown-from-stem-cells.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 08 Jul 2009 1:52:27 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/63325/scientists-find-master-cells-for-human-heart.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagResearchers have found a cell that can become three different kinds of heart tissue, the Boston Globe reports. Harvard scientists hope that such “master” heart cells can be used to grow tissue so that researchers can perform experiments or test medications on human heart tissue, instead of animal substitutes.http://www.newser.com/story/63325/scientists-find-master-cells-for-human-heart.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 01 Jul 2009 14:51:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/62676/researchers-extract-stem-cells-from-placentas.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagScientists have found an effective way to extract stem cells from placentas, where they’re abundant, after babies are born, the Guardian reports. Placentas contain up to five times as many of the key cells as cord blood, which has become a common source, and they may be more primitive, which...http://www.newser.com/story/62676/researchers-extract-stem-cells-from-placentas.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 24 Jun 2009 8:56:39 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/60455/safer-stem-cells-bring-real-life-treatments-closer.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIn a development that brings practical applications of manufactured stem cells closer than ever, scientists have created stem-like cells using human skin cells, Reuters reports. "After a few more flight tests—in order to assure everything is working properly—it should be ready for commercial use," a researcher said of...http://www.newser.com/story/60455/safer-stem-cells-bring-real-life-treatments-closer.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 29 May 2009 11:34:19 CDT