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Stem Cell News
Histostem Works With Korean Government Agency to Provide Cord Blood Storage for Multicultural Families
Stem Cell Therapy International Press Release
March 5, 2010
The US company Amstem through subsidiary signed a partnership agreement with the Songpa-Gu Office of the Seoul Metropolitan Government, to provide umbilical cord blood banking to multicultural families for up to 15 years.
Butyrate Greatly Enhances Derivation of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells by Promoting Epigenetic Remodeling and the Expression of Pluripotency-Associated Genes
Mali et al. Stem Cells
Mar 3, 2010
In a recent paper it was demonstrated that temporary treatment with butyrate increases efficacy of iPS generation by 15-51 fold using two techniques that are commonly used for generation of these cells.
Contract's end means changes for stem cell scene
Signe Brewster, The Badger Herald News
March 3, 2010
A new bank called Wisconsin International Stem Cell (WISC) Bank was formed. This bank offers not only the original 21 cell lines but also several newer types of embryonic stem cells, as well as induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS).
Stem cells approved to treat 'orphan' disease
Dan Vergano, USA Today
May 3, 2010
Today the company Advanced Cell Technology obtained "Orphan Drug Status" of use of its embryonic stem cell derived product MA09-hRPE as a treatment for Stargardt's disease.
The Senescence-Related Mitochondrial/Oxidative Stress Pathway is Repressed in Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
Prigione et al. Stem Cells
March 3, 2010
These data suggest that iPS cells possess several important properties similar to embryonic stem cells, which further supports the possibility of interchangeably using ES and iPS cells for experimental purposes.
Dallas doctor uses stem cell injections in cosmetic surgery
SHELLY SLATER / WFAA
March 1, 2010
Dr. Jeffrey Caruth, a Texas OBGYN who is performs cosmetic surgery has started using adult stem cells to increase the effectiveness of "fat grafting".
Cord blood stem cells help meet minority marrow needs
David Martin, CNN
March 1, 2010
The current story from CNN describes a personal experience of a lady, Diana Tirpak, who could not find a bone marrow donor so she was treated with cord blood stem cells to save her life.
Ahmedabad-based institutes get patent to use stem cells in kidney transplant
Shubhlakshmi Shukla, IndianExpress.com
February 28, 2010
The use of stem cells to circumvent the need for immune suppression during transplantation.
Coach's fight a team effort
Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News
February 27, 2010
Treatment for multiple sclerosis generally addresses symptoms, but when conventional approaches stop inducing responses, there are very little options left. One area of active investigation has been stem cell therapy.
Adult Stem Cells Healing Hearts
David Prentice, Family Research Council
February 26, 2010
In the treatment of patients with heart failure, Dr. David Prentice, discussed two studies in which adult stem cells appear to have some benefit.
Fat May Serve a Purpose in Stem Cell Research
Weight Loss Surgery Channel
February 26, 2010
Scientists used ... fat derived stem cells. This type of stem cell is very much a mesenchymal stem cell and possesses ability to transform into different tissues already.
Differential bone marrow stem cell mobilization by G-CSF injection or arterial ligation in baboons
Shi et al. J Cell Mol Med. 2009 Aug;13(8B):1896-906
This study suggests that different types of stem cells are "told" by conditions in the body to leave the bone marrow and to go into circulation.
Heart Stem Cells Move Closer to Human Treatments
By Amanda Gardner, HealthDay Reporter, Business Week
February 24, 2010
Patients who received stem cells from the bone marrow after mitral valve repair surgery had improved heart function with documented increases in the ability of the heart to pump blood.
Stem Cells for HIV?
Discussion on paper by Liang et al. J Gene Med. 2010 Feb 24;12(3):255-265.
One possible method of treating HIV would be if somehow one could induce the CCR5 mutation that is protective from HIV into the immune cells of patients.
Rewiring the Brain With Stem Cells
Ira Flatow, ScienceFriday.com
January 22, 2010
Dr James Weinmann, senior author of the publication stated that stem cell-derived neurons can grow nerve fibers between the brain's cerebral cortex and the spinal cord, so this study confirms the use of stem cells for therapeutic goals.
Entest BioMedical Projecting Near Term Start Up of Study on Stem Cell and Laser Treatment for COPD at Bio-Matrix Scientific Group's Stem Cell Research Facility
Press Release
January 22, 2010
The publicly traded regenerative photoceutical company Entest BioMedical Inc. (OTCBB: ENTB) announced today it has began acquisition of laser-based devices for implementation of its ENT-576 program, a combination approach towards treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
New Approach Speeds Up Differentiation of Stem Cells
Medgadget.com
January 22, 2010
This is a very powerful tool that can be used for development of compounds which, like Stem-Kine, may be useful in increasing generation of new blood vessels.
Change of heart: Stem-cell patient finds new life
Thomas Lankford, Arizona Republic
January 21, 2010
Dr. Nabil Dib from Arizona is so optimistic at the prospects of stem cell therapy that he actually believes that one day stem cell therapy will replace heart transplantation.
City of Hope receives contract to take stem cell research from 'bench to clinic'
Pasadena Star News, By Emma Gallegos, Staff Writer
January 21, 2010
Today the City of Hope took a step closer to translating basic research into treatments with the announcement of a $8.6 million contract that was awarded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
First U.S. stem cells transplanted into spinal cord
Miriam Falco, CNN Medical News Managing Editor
January 21, 2010
Being the first FDA study for neural stem cells, it is anticipated that this approval will help to accelerate the field of cellular transplantation.
Embryonic Stem Cells Do Not Age After Oxidative Stress
By Guo et al. Stem Cell Dev.
January 21, 2010
Exposure to oxidative stress induced the stem cells to stop proliferating, which was believed to allow a re-organization of gene expression so as to not undergo cellular senescence.
Stem Cell Treatment for Leukemia Improved Transplant Technique Speeds Immune System Recovery
By Salynn Boyles, WebMD Health
January 19, 2010
The demonstration that cord blood can be successfully expanded outside of the body and administered to result in clinical benefit is a major step forward for the field of cell therapy
New Ways to Treat Multiple Sclerosis
Thomas Gryta and Jon Kamp, Wall Street Journal
January 18, 2010
By growing cells in vitro that are capable of making myelin, Dr. Calabresi found that some drugs, such as an approved antidepressant, have ability to induce regeneration.
Cancer Stem Cells Suppress Immune Response Against Brain Tumor
ScienceDaily
January 17, 2010
Scientists at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center report in a medical paper that cancer stem cells actually suppress the immune system more potently as compared to cancer cells that are not stem cells.
Scientists turn stem cells into pork
By MARIA CHENG, Physorg.com
January 15, 2010
Scientists at the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands announced today creation of pig muscle from stem cells that one day may serve as a new food source.
Tooth Stem Cells Take a Bite Off T Cell Proliferation
Ding et al. Cells Tissues Organs.
January 14, 2010
The current paper is one of the first to demonstrate that tooth derived mesenchymal stem cells, like their cousins from the fat and bone marrow, are capable of inhibiting immune responses that previously were pathological.
Multiple sclerosis patient will take treatments at Cellmedicine
by Amy Hamilton, The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
January 11, 2009
Advantages of fat stem cells include their high concentration of mesenchymal stem cells, which seem to be able to block autoimmune attack, which is the major problem in multiple sclerosis. Additionally, fat contains a type of "primed" T regulatory cells which are also known to block activity of T cells that are attacking the body, such as the myelin basic protein-reactive T cells that are the major problem in multiple sclerosis.
OHSU Evaluating Stem Cell Therapy for Heart Attack Damage
January 6, 2010
The Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced that it is recruiting patients that have had a heart attack in a clinical trial using adult stem cells.
Geron Sees Anticancer Activity in Lab Study
ABC News Money
January 5, 2010
The stem cell company Geron reported successful animal data in its anticancer drug candidate imetelstat. In the study, tumors were implanted into mice and imetelstat inhibited 60 percent to 70 percent of the tumors in up to five days.
Bioheart Makes Breakthrough in Critical Limb Ischemia Therapy with Stem Cells Obtained from Fat Tissue
Press Release
January 4, 2010
Bioheart announced some of their rationale for use of fat derived stem cells in critical limb ischemia, as well as a collaboration with TGI and a Czech University at clinically implementing fat stem cells.
Blocking Inflammation Receptor Kills Breast Cancer Stem Cells, Study Finds
ScienceDaily
January 4, 2010
In the study, investigators demonstrated that the anti-organ rejection drug repertaxin alone, or when combined with classical chemotherapies, was capable of reducing the number of tumor stem cells, as well as suppressing ability of the tumors to develop metastases.
The Latest Front In the War on Arthritis
Wall Street Journal
January 4, 2010
With collaborators at Cornell University, Colorado State University and University of California, San Diego, a $1.7 million federal grant was awarded to investigate regeneration of cartilage in horses with the idea of initiating human trials in 2 years.
MyoD Helps Stem Cells Proliferate in Response to Muscle Injury
ScienceDaily
January 4, 2010
In a recent study published in the Jan. 4th issue of the Journal of Cell Biology, researchers at Case Western Reserve University discovered that MyoD plays a role not only in embryonic differentiation but also in response to injury of the muscle tissue.
Vitamin D and Platelet Rich Plasma Make Stem Cells into Bones
Biotechnol Lett. 2010 Jan 3, Feng et al.
While it has been known for years that mesenchymal stem cells are capable of becoming bone, this is the first time it was shown that something as simple to use such as platelet rich plasma can be used stimulate this process.
Scientists Develop Technique to Determine Ethnic Origin of Stem Cell Lines
ScienceDaily
December 31, 2009
This effort linked single-letter alterations in the genetic code -- known as single nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs -- with people of known ethnic origins. This data provided a way to identify the ethnic heritage of a donor of any cell.
Stem Cells Might Reverse Heart Damage From Chemo
Jennifer Thomas, Health Day
December 30, 2009
The rats that received the cardiac specific stem cells had both preservation of cardiac function, and also regeneration of the damaged heart tissue.
Stem Cell as Anti-Aging "Medicine"
Press Release
December 28, 2009
In addition to the possible use of Stem-Kine for restoration/maintenance of circulating endothelial progenitor cells, the publication discusses the possibility of using such cells from sources outside of the body, for example cord blood.
Adenosine inhibits chemotaxis and induces hepatocyte-specific genes in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells
Hepatology. 2009 Dec 23, Mohamadnejad et al.
One of the major questions with adult stem cell therapy is how do the stem cells go to where they are needed?
Athersys May Get Up To $111M from Pfizer In Stem-Cell Deal
Wall Street Journal
December 21, 2009
Pfizer signed a deal worth $111 million with Athersys involving development of the MultiStem product in the area of inflammatory bowel disease.
Stem-Cell Activators Switch Function, Repress Mature Cells
ScienceDaily
December 19, 2009
Because of their central role, the proteins could offer a safe and novel therapeutic target in many cancers. The proteins that arrest the multiplication of the cell may be considered as tumor suppressor proteins.
Feasibility and safety of intra-coronary bone marrow mononuclear cell transplantation in ST elevation myocardial infarction patients
J Med Assoc Thai. 2009 Dec;92(12):1591-6. Srimahachotan et al.
The study data suggest that transplantation using minimally processed bone marrow cells from the same patient can be performed without adverse effects and may be associated with therapeutic benefit, although larger trials are necessary.
Cleveland Clinic receives $2.75M grant to study stem cell use in treating MS
Crane's Cleveland Business, SHANNON MORTLAND
December 8, 2009
The Cleveland Clinic has received a $2.75 million federal grant from the Department of Defense. The study will investigate patients with relapse-remitting MS that are still able to walk but have moderate to severe disability.
Effort to Regenerate Injured Spinal Cords Turns to a New Model
University of Florida Health Science Center Press Release
December 11, 2009
University of Florida McKnight Brain Institute's Regeneration Project received a $2.4 million National Institutes of Health Grand Opportunity grant to study regenerative process of the Mexican axolotl salamander with the aim of applying biological lessons learned to spinal cord injury.
TaiGen Biotechnology Reports Phase I and Preclinical Data for TG-0054 at the 2009 American Society of Hematology Meeting
TaiGen Biotechnology Press Release
December 10, 2009
The ability of TG-0054 to cause mobilization of EPC may support its use in other areas besides hematology. For instance the body may be able to grow new blood vessels around the areas of ischemia, and thus inhibit progression, or even reverse the lack of oxygen to the myocardium.
Brain tumor radiation resistance defeated
Science News UPI.com
December 10, 2009
Dr. Jialiang Wang of Duke University reported that Notch signaling in tumor tissue is related to the failure of radiation treatments. "This makes the Notch pathway an attractive drug target," Wang said. "The right drug may be able to stop the real bad guys, the glioma stem cells."
Stem Cell Therapy Aids the Return of Lava Man
New York Times
December 11, 2009
After 17 months Lava Man is scheduled to make a come-back this Saturday at Hollywood Park in the Native Diver Handicap. The horse was treated with his own fat derived stem cells by Dr. Doug Herthel.
Sickle-cell disease can be cured with stem-cell transplant procedure
Health and Science Examiner
P. Elizabeth Anderson
December 10, 2009
In the December 10th issue of the New England Journal of Medicine a report describing a clinical trial performed at the Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, was published that described successful treatment of 9 out of 10 adults suffering from this condition.
Stem cells may hold the key to the fight against HIV
Kansas City Examiner
Jillian Meriweather
December 9, 2009
In a study published December 7in the medical journalPloS ONE, scientists from the University of California Los Angeles reported that human blood cells derived from adult stem cells can be engineered into cells that can target and kill HIV-infected cells - a process that could potentially be used against a range of chronic viral diseases.
Stem Cell Derived Neurons for Research Relevant to Alzheimer's and Niemann-Pick Type C Diseases
Science Daily
Dec 9, 2009
stem cells were created from the skin of patients with these diseases and then the stem cells were made into disease-specific neurons by treatment with growth factors.
Human Umbilical Stem Cells Cleared Mice's Cloudy Eyes
Science Daily
December 9, 2009
Researchers presented data indicating that treatment of mice that suffer from corneal scarring with stem cells derived from human umbilical cords leads to preservation of vision.
Researchers Launch Phase II Trial of Stem Cells and Acute Heart Attack
Science Daily
December 8, 2009
Doctors at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston have announced initiation of an efficacy-finding study in the area of heart failure using a "universal donor" stem cell product called "Prochymal".
Stem cells from umbilical cord used for cerebral palsy treatment
Channel NewsAsia
December 2, 2009
In a recent news announcement, a case of a child in Singapore with cerebral palsy that was treated with their own cord blood stem cells was discussed.
French scientists create skin fast from stem cells
Reuters
December 1, 2009
A French team of scientists created human skin from stem cells and demonstrated that the skin was functional by placing it on the back of a mouse that was lacking an immune system (so to avoid rejection).
Killing Breast Cancer Stem Cells
The Future of Things
Janice Karin
November 29, 2009
The scientists proved that they were able to expand cancer stem cells based on cell characteristics and ability of the cells to induce tumor growth when administered to animals. Using this system, the scientists screened thousands of compounds randomly to see which ones may inhibit the cancer stem cell.
Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cells Inhibit Neointimal Formation in a Paracrine Fashion in Rat Femoral Artery
Takahashi et al. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol.
November 25, 2009
In the study, fat mesenchymal stem cells were isolated from rats and tested for ability to promote healing of the endothelium, which is the lining of the blood vessels.
Stem Cells May Improve Heart Bypass Results
US News and World Report
November 17, 2009
The study demonstrated efficacy in the treated patients based on increase cardiac muscle contraction ability as compared to patients that had bypass surgery but did not receive stem cells.
Liver Cells Generated from Skin Cells
Hepatology, Nov 15, 2009 Si-Tayeb K, et al.
Mice that received the artificially generated liver cells, but not control mice, had a recovery in production of liver enzymes.
Virus Engineered Stem Cells Protect Against Lung Injury
Aguilar et al. PLoS One. 2009 Nov 24;4(11):e8013
Mice were treated with mouse mesenchymal stem cells and mouse hematopoietic stem cells that were genetically engineered using lentiviruses. The results provide the basis for attempting to selectively administer growth factors that are regenerative to damaged tissue by using stem cells as a "shuttle".
Matrix Modulation of Compensatory Lung Regrownth and Progenitor Cell Proliferation in Mice
Hoffman et al. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol.
November 3, 2009
Originally the liver was the only major organ which was described as having regenerative potential. However in the last 2 decades studies have been showing that organs such as the heart, brain and kidney have "endogenous stem cells" that are capable of creating a certain, albeit small, degree of regeneration after injury.
Beauty Brand Publishes Study on Stem Cell Wonder Cream
Relax News
November 3, 2009
The French beauty brand Lancôme released results on its product, "Absolue Precious Cells", a face cream being toted as having antiaging properties based on stem cell content.
Use of Frozen Stem Cells Successful in Heart Failure
Cytotherapy
November 2, 2009
In a recent paper the use of mesenchymal stem cells was evaluated after the cells have been stored frozen.
Cord Blood Cells Make New Blood Vessels
Cytotherapy
November 2, 2009
A paper published today from the Mary Laughlin's group describes the use of cord blood cells in creation of new blood vessels.
Recipient Response to Stem Cells Contributes to Brain Repair in Rats
Journal of Neurosciences Research
November 2, 2009
In a study published today from the Department of Neurology, Shimane University School of Medicine, Izumo, Japan, scientists have taken the debate one step further by asking whether the growth factors made by stem cells in response to injury are actually made by the stem cells, or whether the stem cells are "instructing" the injured tissue to make growth factors.
NOXXON Announces Initiation of First-in-Human Clinical Trial with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilizing Spiegelmer® NOX-A12
NOXXON Press Release
November 2, 2009
Today NOXXON announced that is has successfully administered its NOX-A12 aptamer-based mobilizer to healthy volunteers as part of a Phase I clinical trial.
Geron Could Resume Stem Cell Trial
San Francisco Business Times
October 30, 2009
Geron stated that subsequent to their recent discussions with the FDA, they believe they will have sufficient new animal data to allow for continuation of the trial sometime in thei third quarter of 2010.
A New Way to Make Cartilage from Stem Cells
Cell Transplantation
October 29, 2009
One of the major practical successes of stem cell therapy has been treatment of race horses and companion animals who have suffered joint injuries using stem cells from the fat.
Stem Cell Therapy May Offer Hope For Acute Lung Injury
Science Daily
October 29, 2009
Scientists at the University of Illinois reported today in the international medical journal Stem Cells that adult stem cells isolated from the bone marrow of mice can protect against acute lung injury.
Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. Announces Private Placement
Stem Cell Therapeutics Press Release
October 29, 2009
Stem Cell Therapeutics is a biotechnology company from Calgary Canada that is developing a novel type of stem cell therapy: instead of administering stem cells, they give drugs that activate the patient's own stem cells.
Stem cell therapy maker Aldagen files for IPO
Business Week
Oct 28, 2009
The adult stem cell company Aldagen Inc, from Durham North Carolina announced today that it has filed a registration with the Securities Exchange Commission for an initial public offering with a potential value of $80.5 million.
'Ethical' stem cell crop boosted
BBC News
Oct 18, 2009
Embryonic stem cells have attracted tremendous attention based on their ability to become any of the 220 types of cell in the human body.
Jaw bone created from stem cells
BBC News
Oct 10, 2009
In a recent publication in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from Columbia University described the creation of a jaw bone (temporomandibular joint) made in the laboratory.
Scientists get closer to making safe patient-specific stem cells
Los Angeles Times
October 8, 2009
In a study that appeared today in the Journal Cell Stem Cell, Dr Kevin Eggan's group from Harvard reported a novel way of generating stem cells from adult cells.
Gilbert Stem Cell Research Programs are Making Healthcare History
EV Living.com
October 8, 2009
Since the early studies which began in Phoenix Arizona in 2000, thousands of patients have been treated with their own stem cells for heart failure.
Breakthrough UW study may lead to cure for blindness in the future
Daily Cardinal
October 6, 2009
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison announced today that they have succeeded in generating retinal cells from stem cells.
Fat-Derived Adult Stem Cells Targeted for Heart Disease Therapy
Courier-journal.com
September 27, 2009
In yet another heart disease study, adult stem cells derived from adipose tissue are chosen as the most promising therapy.
Scientists Study Ways to Stimulate Endogenous Adult Stem Cells
The Baltimore Sun
September 25, 2009
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are developing new therapies based upon methods of stimulating each person's own naturally occurring endogenous adult stem cells.
BioTime Creates Asian Subsidiary
Genomeweb.com
September 25, 2009
In collaboration with a Hong Kong company, the U.S. biotech company BioTime announces the formation of a new subsidiary, to be headquartered in China.
Leading U.S. and S. Korean Stem Cell Companies Announce Merger
Bizjournals.com
September 25, 2009
The U.S. company Stem Cell Therapy International has announced a merger with S. Korea's Histostem.
University of Pittsburgh Receives Two NIH Grants for Novel Stem Cell Research
Eurekalert.org
September 24, 2009
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have received two separate NIH grants for the investigation of stem cell growth and differentiation.
Adult Stem Cells Treat Cerebral Palsy
PRWeb.com
September 24, 2009
The XCell-Center in Germany reports positive clinical results from 45 cerebral palsy patients who were treated with autologous adult stem cells derived from bone marrow, in whom 67% improved as a result of the treatment.
Race Horse Returns to Racing After Adult Stem Cell Therapy
ESPN
September 24, 2009
A race horse who was scheduled for retirement is instead returning to his lucrative racing career after being successfully treated with autologous adult stem cell therapy.
Stem Cell Awareness Day Events Planned in California
The Merced Sun-Star
September 23, 2009
Among other places, the University of California at Merced is observing Stem Cell Awareness Day with a series of events on campus that highlight the latest developments in the field.
Online Cord Blood Education Program Designed to Improve Public Awareness
PRNewswire.com
September 23, 2009
In response to the pathetic lack of public awareness about adult stem cells that can be banked from umbilical cord blood, the Cord Blood Registry launches an online education program.
A New Therapeutic Technique: Snorting Stem Cells
European Journal of Cell Biology
September 22, 2009
Scientists patent a new intranasal delivery system of stem cells to the brain.
Adult Stem Cells Approved for ALS Clinical Trial
Washington Business Journal
September 21, 2009
The U.S. FDA has granted approval to Neuralstem for testing of its adult stem cell product in a clinical trial for ALS.
Adult Stem Cells Regenerate Skin
Thenews.com
September 21, 2009
Scientists in China have succeeded in using adult stem cells derived from bone marrow to construct artificial skin.
Former Government Official in India Seeks Adult Stem Cell Treatment
The Hindustan Times
September 21, 2009
A former Minister of Information and Broadcasting in India will travel to Germany next month for adult stem cell treatment.
Engineering Firm Designs Stem Cell Culture Chip
BusinessWire.com
September 17, 2009
Fluidigm has announced the design of an "integrated fluidic circuit" chip for the culturing of stem cells.
Cystinosis Reversed With Adult Stem Cell Therapy
Blood
September 17, 2009
Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute have successfully reversed a rare genetic disorder with autologous adult stem cell therapy.
Adult Stem Cells Used in Clinical Trial for Heart Failure
Pharmalive.com
September 17, 2009
The U.S. adult stem cell company Bioheart has announced positive results from its clinical trial in the treatment of heart failure with adult stem cells.
Stem Cell Pioneers Honored at Lasker Awards
Bloomberg.com
September 14, 2009
Among this year's recipients of the Lasker Awards are Dr. Shinya Yamanaka of Kyoto University in Japan and Dr. John Gurdon of Cambridge University in England.
U.S. and S. Korean Stem Cell Companies Announce Litigation Settlement
MarketWire.com
September 10, 2009
The U.S. company Stem Cell Therapy International and the S. Korean company Histostem today announced the terms of a litigation settlement.
Neuralstem Awarded Adult Stem Cell Patent
Baltimore Business Journal
September 9, 2009
The U.S. company Neuralstem receives yet another patent for its novel adult stem cell technology.
Osiris Clinical Trial Results Challenge FDA Protocol
ABC News, The New York Times, U.S. News & World Report
September 8, 2009
Even though Osiris Therapeutics reports that its adult stem cell product, Prochymal, has performed well in a specific subset of patients who participated in a clinical trial, the FDA calls the trial a "failure" because the FDA does not recognize patient subsets.
Fat Cells More Easily Programmed into iPS Cells
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
September 7, 2009
Researchers at Stanford University Medical School announce that adult stem cells derived from fat are easier to reprogram into iPS cells that skin cells are.
U.S. and Jordanian Stem Cell Companies Sign Agreement
Reuters
September 7, 2009
Stemedica Cell Technologies announced today the acquisition of its subsidiary, Stemedica International, by the Jordanian Stem Cell Company.
The Media is Criticized for Embryonic Stem Cell Bias
Onenewsnow.com
September 5, 2009
According to the Culture and Media Institute, members of the general media are inaccurately biased in favor of embryonic stem cell research, at the expense of adult stem cell accomplishments.
Stemgent Sponsors Harvard Seminar Series
Reuters
September 1, 2009
Stemgent announced today the financial sponsorship of the Seminar Series Fund at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute.
Eastern European Stem Cell Symposium Hosts International Speakers
PRNewswire.com
September 1, 2009
An Eastern European "summer school" for regenerative medicine hosts an international group of speakers who succinctly evaluate the current state of the field.
Adult Stem Cell Clinical Findings Presented at European Conference
Reuters
September 1, 2009
Reporting on the latest advancements in adult stem cell therapies, TCA Cellular presents the findings of its own research at the annual congress of the European Society of Cardiology.
Stem Cell Company Hosts Training Courses
Reuters
September 1, 2009
The Canadian company Stemcell Technologies has announced the new curriculum for its upcoming training courses in stem cell research and related laboratory procedures.
Bioinformatics Company Launches Stem Cell Collaboration
Reuters
September 1, 2009
One of the leading bioinformatics companies, GeneGo, announces the new MetaMiner Stem Cell Project in collaboration with scientists from industry and academia.
Adult Stem Cells Applied to Cancer Therapy
Reuters
September 1, 2009
The company Vitro Biopharma has announced the development of new cancer therapies based upon adult stem cells.
Horse Benefits From Adult Stem Cells
Ivanhoe.com
September 1, 2009
Once again, applications of adult stem cell therapy in veterinary medicine continue to race ahead of human medicine.
BrainStorm Develops New ALS Therapy
BusinessWire.com
August 31, 2009
The biotech company BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics enters into an agreement for the production of clinical-grade adult stem cells as a treatment of ALS.
New Technology Launched in Stem Cell Preservation
Reuters
August 31, 2009
BioLife Solutions launches its new biopreservation platform, which improves upon methods for the cryopreservation of adult stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood and peripheral blood.
The End of Hip Replacements
Telegraph.co.uk
August 31, 2009
Surgeons in England are repairing damaged bones, joints and cartilage with adult stem cells, thereby rendering hip replacements unnecessary.
Skin Cells are Reprogrammed to Produce Insulin
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
August 31, 2009
Scientists create insulin-producing cells from iPS cells derived from the skin of people with Type I diabetes.
Adult Stem Cell Company Reports on Heart Therapy
PRNewsWire.com
August 31, 2009
The adult stem cell company Cardio3 BioSciences presents an update on its heart failure therapy at the annual conference of the European Society of Cardiology.
Public Awareness of Cord Blood Opportunities Lagging
The Arizona Republic
August 30, 2009
Recent studies indicate that a lack of public education about cord-blood-derived adult stem cells is hindering therapeutic progress.
Cells Reprogrammed With Single Gene
Nature
August 28, 2009
Scientists in Germany have simplified the iPS (induced pluripotent stem) cell reprogramming procedure from four genes to one gene, though the choice of cell type plays an important role.
Vet-Stem Offers New Adult Stem Cell Culturing Process
Vetmedicine.com
August 28, 2009
Vet-Stem, the highly successful U.S. veterinary adult stem cell company, now offers a service which allows for an "everlasting" supply of adult stem cells.
Geron Explains Delay in Trial
Bloomberg.com
August 27, 2009
At last, for the first time, Geron offers an explanation for the FDA-imposed hold on its highly publicized human embryonic stem cell clinical trial.
Russian Stem Cell Company Plans IPO
Reuters
August 25, 2009
Russia's Human Stem Cell Institute has announced that it is seeking funding from investors in what promises to be Russia's first initial public offering in over a year.
Adult Stem Cells Treat Heart Failure
TheTownTalk.com
August 25, 2009
Doctors in Houston use autologous adult stem cell therapy to treat heart failure in an FDA-approved clinical trial.
Skin Cells Turned into Retinal Cells
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
August 24, 2009
Through iPS cell technology, scientists turn ordinary skin cells into retinal cells.
New Adult Stem Cell Facility Opens in Maryland
Washington Business Journal
August 24, 2009
The company RNL Biostar has announced the opening of a new adult stem cell R&D facility in Germantown, Maryland.
Olympic Medalist Endorses Cord Blood Bank
PRNewsWire.com
August 24, 2009
The Olympic medalist Shannon Miller has signed a marketing endorsement partnership with StemCyte, one of the world's leading cord blood banks.
Four-Year Prison Term Sought in South Korea for Stem Cell Fraud
Reuters
August 24, 2009
Prosecutors in South Korea have recommended a four-year prison term for Hwang Woo-suk, whose fraudulent stem cell reports caused an international scandal.
India Boasts Profitable Adult Stem Cell Market
The Wall Street Journal
August 23, 2009
While other countries are still trying to figure out what their federal regulatory laws should be, India is providing a fertile, friendly, and profitable market for new adult stem cell companies.
New NIH Director Emphasizes Practical Science
Associated Press
August 23, 2009
Dr. Francis Collins, the newly appointed director of NIH, states his intention for a practical, scientific focus at NIH.
UC-Davis Receives Adult Stem Cell Grants
News Release, Huntington's Disease Society of America
August 22, 2009
The University of California at Davis has been awarded two separate multi-million-dollar grants for the study of adult stem cells in the treatment of various neurodegenerative and blood diseases.
Adult Stem Cells Treat Parkinson's
The Times of India
August 21, 2009
Doctors in India are using autologous adult stem cells to treat Parkinson's disease in a 55-year-old patient.
Watching Adult Stem Cells Repair the Brain
Stem Cells
August 21, 2009
In an innovative application of laboratory technology, scientists observe a "movie" of adult stem cells in the process of repairing the brain.
Adult Stem Cells Evaluated for the Treatment of Stroke
PRNewswire.com
August 21, 2009
The adult stem cell company Stemedica has requested a meeting with the FDA as the first step in the clinical evaluation of its proprietary adult stem cell product for the treatment of ischemic stroke.
Adult Stem Cells Perk Up Pooch
Canada.com
August 20, 2009
Another ailing dog benefits from autologous adult stem cell therapy.
Pro-Embryo Group Sues NIH
Newsvine.com
August 20, 2009
A group describing themselves as "pro-embryo" has filed a lawsuit against NIH, claiming that the new stem cell policy of the Obama administration violates federal law.
Embryonic Stem Cell Trial Delayed
The New York Times
August 18, 2009
The Geron Corporation reports a new delay in its clinical trial, which was scheduled to be the first clinical trial ever conducted with human embryonic stem cells.
Adult Stem Cells Treat Heart Failure
U.S. News & World Report
August 18, 2009
More and more clinical trials are using adult stem cells for the treatment of heart failure, with consistently positive results.
Wanted: Adult Stem Cell Donors
The Washington Post
August 18, 2009
The world's largest bone marrow registry is now accepting donations for adult stem cells.
Stroke Patient Heads to Germany for Adult Stem Cell Therapy
KXMBTV Bismarck
August 14, 2009
A U.S. woman who suffered a stroke during childbirth is planning to travel to Germany for adult stem cell therapy that is not available in the United States.
A New Quiet Leader is Emerging in the Adult Stem Cell Industry
Cleveland.com
August 14, 2009
A quiet yet impressive revolution is occurring within the adult stem cell industry in an unlikely location: Cleveland, Ohio.
Stem Cell Tourism on the Rise
New Hampshire Public Radio
August 13, 2009
Special opportunities, and dangers, are presented by the mass exodus of a growing number of patients who venture beyond the borders of their homeland in search of stem cell therapies in foreign countries, not all of which are scientifically legitimate.
Differential bone marrow stem cell mobilization by G-CSF injection or arterial ligation in baboons
Shi et al. J Cell Mol Med. 2009 Aug;13(8B):1896-906
This study suggests that different types of stem cells are "told" by conditions in the body to leave the bone marrow and to go into circulation.
Screening Method for Cancer Stem Cells Developed
Cell
August 13, 2009
Researchers are developing drugs that can specifically target and kill cancer stem cells, thereby adding fuel to the debate over a view of cancer which is still largely regarded as hypothetical.
Adult Stem Cells Treat Heart Ailments
CNN
August 12, 2009
Scientists announce promising results in the use of autologous adult stem cells for the treatment of heart damage.
NIH Awards Stem Cell Grant for the Study of Autism
BusinessWire.com
August 11, 2009
Children's Hospital of Orange County, California announces that it is the recipient of a $3 million NIH grant for the collection and study of stem cells in autistic children.
Cord Blood America Announces Opening of New Laboratory
PRNewsWire.com
August 11, 2009
One of the largest cord blood stem cell preservation companies in the world, Cord Blood America announces the opening of a new facility later in the year.
More Veterinary Success Seen With Adult Stem Cells
The Washington Times
August 10, 2009
Once again, the successful use of autologous adult stem cells for the treatment of animals is in the news.
Clinical Trial Uses Adult Stem Cells to Treat Diabetes
University of Wisconsin News and Events
August 10, 2009
A new clinical trial at the University of Wisconsin at Madison is using mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of patients with Type 1 diabetes.
BioTime Appoints New V.P. of Stem Cell Research
BusinessWire.com
August 10, 2009
The biopharmaceutical and regenerative medicine company BioTime has announced the appointment of Dr. Walter Funk as Vice President of Stem Cell Research.
Adult Stem Cells Heal Arthritic Dog
TheSunTimes.com
August 8, 2009
Once again, autologous adult stem cell therapy is successfully used to treat man's best friend.
Novartis Acquires Opexa's Adult Stem Cell Technology
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
August 7, 2009
Biotech giant Novartis agrees to pay $4 million to Opexa Therapeutics for its proprietary adult stem cell technology.
Athersys Seeks Commercial Partners
MedcityNews.com
August 6, 2009
The pharmaceutical company Athersys Inc. has announced that it is seeking commercial partners for the development and testing of its stem cell and drug therapies.
Proteomics Applied to Stem Cells
Cell Stem Cell
August 6, 2009
Scientists apply principles of proteomics to embryonic stem cells in order to learn more about cellular differentiation.
Genzyme Receives EU Approval for Adult Stem Cell Mobilization Product
Genzyme Press Release
August 5, 2009
The biotech company Genzyme has received approval from the European Commission for the use of its product Mozobil in the treatment of patients with lymphoma and multiple myeloma.
DARA and America Stem Cell Announce Strategic Alliance
TradingMarkets.com
August 4, 2009
The biotech companies DARA BioSciences and America Stem Cell announce their collaboration in adult stem cell research for the treatment of hematological disorders.
Mouse Tooth Created from Mouse Stem Cells
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
August 3, 2009
Scientists in Japan have created a bioengineered tooth from mouse stem cells.
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