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NEWS
Check here for the latest news and updates regarding Stem Cell Research.
Stem-Cell Therapy in China Draws Foreign Patients
National Public Radio | March 19, 2008
China is gaining popularity among a new breed of travelers: patients with incurable conditions who are visiting the country to receive experimental stem-cell treatments not offered in the United States. . . . [Read More]
Stem cell ballot drive effort launches Web site
Hillsdale Daily News | March 19, 2008
The site, www.CureMichigan.com, is run by the Stem Cell Research Ballot Question Committee, which is gathering signatures for a ballot proposal in November. . . . [Read More]
Scientists predict a new era for stem cells after presidential election
The Mercury News | March 19, 2008
Hundreds of embryonic stem-cell lines that provide hope for treating devastating disorders such as sickle cell anemia and Down syndrome are available for research but are off-limits to federal scientists because of White House restrictions, scientists said Wednesday. . . . [Read More]
World Stem Cell Summit set for Madison in 2008
Madison will be host to an international gathering of stem cell experts and advocates in September, according to Gov. Jim Doyle.
The Daily Cardinal | March 13, 2008
Madison will hold an international gathering of stem cell advocates and researchers this September. Gov. Jim Doyle said Wednesday Wisconsin would continue to lead in stem-cell research. . . . [Read More]
Stem-cell research debate comes to Albion
Battle Creek Enquirer | February 21, 2008
Panel experts revealed a significant development in embryonic stem cell research to about 90 people on Wednesday night at an open public forum hosted by Michigan Citizens for Stem Cell Research & Cures at Albion College. . . . [Read More]
Stem Cell Therapy Controls Diabetes in Mice
New York Times | February 21, 2008
Scientists reported on Wednesday that they were able to control diabetes in mice by harnessing human embryonic stem cells. The work raised the prospect that the embryonic cells might one day be used to provide insulin-producing replacement cells to treat the disease in people. . . . [Read More]
Stem-cell ballot language submitted
Detroit Free Press | January 30, 2008
A group seeking to expand medical research using embryonic stem cells in Michigan announced Tuesday that it has submitted language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would end the state's prohibition on the destruction of human embryos for research purposes. . . . [Read More]
Stem cell program losing researchers
The Oakland Press | October 17, 2007
Housed in one of the nation's top medical schools and the new Life Sciences Institute, the University of Michigan's Human Embryonic Stem Cell Center is one of just three federally funded facilities of its kind in the United States. Its researchers hope one day to help pioneer new drugs or even cures for diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. . . . [Read More]
