Stem Cell Research

Silly Putty Ingredient Could Advance Stem Cell Therapies Say Scientists
Scientists at the University of Michigan say an ingredient in Silly Putty could help advance stem cell therapies. (April 18, 2014)

Belgian Researchers Repair Bones Using Stem Cells From Fatty Tissue
Belgian researchers have developed a new technique to repair bones using stem cells from fatty tissues. (January 24, 2014)

Scientists Grow Lung Tissue From Stem Cells
Columbia researchers grow lung tissue in the lab from stem cells. (December 22, 2013)

Cloning Breakthrough: Researchers Convert Human Skin Cells into Embryonic Stem Cells
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have converted human skin cells into embryonic skin cells for the first time in a cloning breakthrough. (May 15, 2013)

Scientists Grow Hair on a Bald Mouse Using Implanted Stem Cells
Japanese researchers have successfully grown hair on the back of the head of a bald mouse. (April 24, 2012)

John McCain Takes Stricter Stance on Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Wired reports tha Senator John McCain has taken a stronger stance against embryonic stem cell research lately. (September 28, 2008)

Nancy Reagan to Lead Stem Cell Research Fight
The AP says Nancy Reagan is supporting Senators that plan to pass legislation supporting federal funds for embryonic stem cell research. (May 16, 2006)

Scientists Create Tailor Made Stem Cells
The big news in science health news this week was a report from South Korea that a group of scientists have found a way to create stem cells that match the genes of the patients. (May 23, 2005)