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Stem Cells: Plural Paths to Harnessing Pluripotency

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Stem Cells: Plural Paths to Harnessing Pluripotency By Anette Breindl Science Editor Monday, January 9, 2012 The most obvious way to use stem cells is to differentiate them in a petri dish and transplant the resulting cells into tissues or … Continue reading

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Patient, doctors encouraged by ALS trial

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By Miriam Falco, CNN updated 11:10 AM EST, Wed September 28, 2011 http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/28/health/early-als-trial-results-encouraging/index.html?hpt=he_c2 (CNN) — A little more than two years ago, Ted Harada felt his left leg weakening, and he found himself quickly running out of breath. Doctors first … Continue reading

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Stem cell treatment goes from lab to operating room

By Miriam Falco, CNN Medical News Managing Editor May 4, 2010 8:10 a.m. EDT http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/05/04/stem.cells.lou.gehrigs/index.html   Atlanta, Georgia — Imagine having your back cut open, part of your spine removed, a stabilizing device that resembles a mini oil rig mounted … Continue reading

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