An Algerian woman gave birth to seven babies at a public hospital in the capital Algiers. The mother gave birth to a boy and six girls. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Human embryonic stem cells can partly restore vision in blinded rats. What are we waiting for? Oh yah, our current government doesn't support stem cell research. picked by afeldman 2 years ago

Stem cell researchers at UCLA were able to grow functioning cardiac cells using mouse skin cells that had been reprogrammed into cells with the same unlimited properties as embryonic stem cells. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

The first babies genetically engineered to be free from disease could be born in Britain within three years, scientists claimed today. A project at the University of Newcastle has already created 10 human embryos, each containing the DNA from one man and two women. It is hoped the research will lead to cures for serious hereditary illnesses including muscular dystrophy and epilepsy. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

For the first time in the world scientists have succeeded in developing human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) from a single cell, or blastomere, of a 4-cell stage embryo. This means it might be possible in the future to produce hESC lines at an earlier stage without destroying the embryo. picked by AutumnLotus 2 months ago

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine issued a plan today for how it would spend the $3 billion assigned by the state’s voters to finance stem cell research. picked by afeldman 2 years ago

If the same could be done with human skin cells -- a big if -- the procedure could lead to breakthrough medical treatments... picked by kxmk 1 year ago

US scientists say stem cells are not necessary for cloning and other cells may even be better candidates for curing diseases. picked by hypnotode 2 years ago

They can even make bigger boobs without surgery.

Go Stem Cells! Go Stem Cells! picked by pocksucket 11 months ago

It’s the first documented demonstration that ordinary cells from an adult human can be used to make cloned embryos mature enough to produce stem cells. picked by MandolinOrange 8 months ago

To some parents with disabilities, selecting embryos with genetic defects like deafness or dwarfism isn't an ethical dilemma, it just means having children like themselves. And a recent survey of U.S. clinics that offer embryo screening suggests it’s already happening. picked by VooDooPeacock 1 year ago

Newborn babies in Japan who can't make it round to visit all their relatives can now send them proxies instead - cuddly bags of rice. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

In a follow-up to this item - - the Canadian government has seized the surviving babies (2 of the 6 died) in order to give them necessary blood transfusions. The Jehovah's Witnesses are not amused. picked by kissmenow 2 years ago

C’elle as the service is called, costs $500 and allows you to collect and FedEx your menstrual stem cells for preservation.

The FedEx guy must love those deliveries. picked by suebe 4 months ago

National Geographic article about wisdom teeth stem cells picked by acemak 6 days ago

15 minute documentary with facts about stem cells so that next time you know what you are talking about. picked by Lighioana 7 months ago

Because of its use of stem cells, a skin regenerating gun would certainly cause a stir among conservative types—but if you were caught out on a battlefield with a gaping wound, you would be begging for technology like this. picked by Bornbad 2 months ago

The "Police Mum" stepped up to the plate to help feed babies separated from their mothers after the May earthquake.

Follow up to this story picked by suebe 3 months ago

Scientists have used embryonic stem cells to generate blood -- a feat that could eventually lead to endless supplies of type O-negative blood, a rare blood type prized by doctors for its versatility picked by bernardblack 2 weeks ago

The “quiverfull” movement is a small but growing conservative Protestant group that eschews all forms of birth control and believes that family planning is exclusively God’s domain. picked by NoKidding 2 years ago