Contact lens stem cell sight aid
From BBC.co.uk Scientists have used stem cells grown onto contact lenses to improve the sight of people with cornea damage. The treatment was given to three patients… Read more »
Stem cells hold promise in treating retinal degeneration
From Louisville.edu A team of University of Louisville scientists have discovered that stem cells taken from bone marrow can restore damaged retinal tissue by generating new cells…. Read more »
Free E-book Download
Emerging Technology Platforms for Stem Cells is available as a free download from ebook-share.net This book focuses on practical applications for using adult and embryonic stem cells… Read more »
Interact With Stem Cell Experts Live on brighttalk.com
WHAT: Stem Cell Summit hosted by BrightTALK™ At this free online summit, thought leaders present a series of webcasts sharing the latest innovations and breakthroughs in stem… Read more »
Scientists Find New Way to Create Stem Cells
‘Chemical’ programming avoids problems genetic manipulation poses, study finds From Forbes.com April 23 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have converted adult cells into embryonic-like stem cells by using… Read more »
Guidelines for broader stem cell research unveiled
By Saundra Young, CNN.com The Obama administration released a draft of guidelines for federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research Friday. Under the new guidelines, federal… Read more »
Stem Cell Therapy Makes Cloudy Corneas Clear, According to Pitt Researchers
From UPMC.com Stem cells collected from human corneas restore transparency and don’t trigger a rejection response when injected into eyes that are scarred and hazy, according to… Read more »