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

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

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

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

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

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 7 months ago

Looking forward to the Olympics in Beijing? I know I am, it'll be one of a kind. But don't forget your gas mask! picked by cheeselog1234 5 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 1 month 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

On Remedy Find, you can rate treatments for any medical condition (including psychiatric conditions) and read others' reviews on treatments. Not for medical advice, but great for information and education. picked by capriccio 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

Cell phone accidents certainly aren’t the largest cause of accidents, but cell phone car accidents are a major issue today. picked by babe 4 months ago

Chinese airline Shenzhen is set to be the first airline with internet and cell phone service in-flight. OnAir is the company that's supplying the technology and has made a date as to when this technology will start to be used, the only problem is their prospected date is mid-2009. picked by 86Apex 12 months ago

A Beijing factory recycled used chopsticks and sold up to 100,000 pairs a day without any form of disinfection, a newspaper said on Wednesday, the latest in a string of Chinese food and product safety scares. picked by misswinkle 12 months ago

The Beijing Olympic sports pictograms recreated with people. picked by kamaloo 2 days ago

With news that hotels in Beijing will be spying on internet users during the Olympics,Zach Honig (pop photo blogger) gives real world tips about hacking the firewall and dodging spyware while at the games. picked by carguy4life 3 weeks ago

Pope Benedict said on Thursday that embryonic stem cell research, artificial insemination and the prospect of human cloning had "shattered" human dignity. picked by bevissimo 7 months ago

Stem cell research, climate adjustments, digital rights management, and the video game industry may all see changes from the democratic shift of the midterm elections. picked by groggie 2 years ago

Retracing stem cell development leads to the ability to grow pancreatic-type cells in the culture dish, allowing for the possible production of human insulin picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Purists say poor image quality makes films unwatchable. picked by robfouryqr 2 years ago