January 2005
January 31, 2005
Michael J. Fox Promotes Embryonic Stem Cell Research in Wisconsin
Michael J. Fox will join Gov. Jim Doyle for a tour of the Waisman Center in Madison Feb. 1 in an effort to promote embryonic stem cell research [more here and here]. Doyle suggests that ESC research is consistent with... ... morePosted at 7:56 PM | TrackBack (0)
January 28, 2005
The Intrinsic Value of Humans
Imago Dei has had a number of posts covering the value of humans related to the topics of embryonic stem cell research and abortion. In a recent entry the two different ways entities receive value are considered. Something that is... ... morePosted at 12:04 AM | TrackBack (0)
January 26, 2005
Spleen Stem Cells Produce Potential Cures
Previously, researchers discovered that adult stem cells taken from the spleen could regenerate the insulin-producing islets of the pancreas. The finding is significant because it provides a potential cure for diabetes. The same team is now reporting that spleen adult... ... morePosted at 12:10 PM | TrackBack (0)
January 24, 2005
U.S. Stem Cell Lines are Contaminated
A "newly" found blow to researchers:All human embryonic stem-cell lines approved for use in federally funded research are contaminated with a foreign molecule from mice that may make them risky for use in medical therapies, according to a study released.... ... morePosted at 7:19 AM | TrackBack (0)
Embryonic Stems Cells are 'Useless'?
Before spending billions on embryonic stem cell research it would be a good idea to consider two significant issues. Here is the first:Most human embryonic stem-cell lines, including those available to federally funded researchers in the United States, may be... ... morePosted at 7:10 AM | TrackBack (0)
January 19, 2005
Proponents of Embryonic Stem Cell Harvesting
Prothesis links to an insightful article related to the ethics of embryonic stem cell research. The author separates the ESC research proponents into two groups. The first believes that the embryo becomes a "person" at some undefined point in the... ... morePosted at 1:40 AM | TrackBack (0)
January 18, 2005
Perspectives on the Humanity of the Pre-Born
Pre-born at 19-WeeksNote: In the United States, over 45 million pre-born humans have been killed since the Jan. 22, 1973 Supreme Court Decision that legalized surgical abortion. Each year, nearly 20,000 abortions are performed after the 21st week of pregnancy.... ... morePosted at 9:51 PM | TrackBack (0)
January 15, 2005
Embryos are Humans of the Same Kind
Robert George and Patrick Lee have published what is one of the clearest statements I've read on the ethics of embryonic stem cell (ESC) research. Appearing in the New Atlantis, their article is titled Acorns and Embryos and is a... ... morePosted at 10:27 PM | TrackBack (0)
January 13, 2005
Stem Cells Help Paraplegic Progress After Accident
Another successful application of adult stem cells.Susan, a paraplegic, and Laura, a quadraplegic, were told they would never walk again after separate debilitating automobile accidents damaged their spinal cords. However, both are beginning to do just that after transplant surgery... ... morePosted at 7:16 PM | TrackBack (0)
January 12, 2005
Diabetes and Stem Cells Research
Type I diabetes, commonly diagnosed during childhood, is a condition in which the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is used in the body to process glucose by transporting it from blood into cells. Consequently, the... ... morePosted at 12:24 AM | TrackBack (0)
January 10, 2005
Indian Scientists Treat 160 Eye Patients Using Adult Stem Cells
The successful use of adult and cord stem cells continue to be reported. Here is another, Researchers in India have used adult stem cells in the successful treatment of over 160 patients with damaged retinas. The announcement was made by... ... morePosted at 12:36 AM | TrackBack (0)
January 8, 2005
Adult Stem Cells and Liver Disease
I'm not sure what stage this research has progressed to but the report is that adult stem cells may be used to treat cirrhosis of the liver. The increasing number of middle-aged patients with chronic liver disease caused by heavy... ... morePosted at 2:26 PM | TrackBack (0)
January 6, 2005
Adult Stem Cell Research Success Continues to Grow
From Every Thought Captive - Stem Cell Update: Adult Stem Cells Still Doing Most of the Real Work - The world of stem cell research continues to spin, and the successes of non-embryonic stem cells continue to grow. Check out... ... morePosted at 12:15 PM | TrackBack (0)
January 5, 2005
Stem cells extracted from a placenta
A group of researchers in Taiwan announced that they have successfully isolated a population of multipotent cells from a human placenta, which could be a new source of stem cells and could provide an alternative to embryonic stem cells or... ... morePosted at 12:42 AM | TrackBack (0)
Umbilical Cord Stem Cells Treat Heart Disease
Stem cells from umbilical cord blood have effectively treated heart attacks in animals, suggesting a new source of cells for human treatments. BetterHumans reports: "Cord blood stem cells may be more amenable to repairing hearts," says study coauthor Paul Sanberg.... ... morePosted at 12:21 AM | TrackBack (0)
Adult Stem Cells Treat Disease of the Central Nervous System
StemCells, Inc., a development-stage company at the forefront of adult stem cell research, has filed its first Investigational New Drug (IND) application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking approval to use adult human brain cells in clinical... ... morePosted at 12:16 AM | TrackBack (0)
