A scientific team in Singapore has unveiled the most important genes in human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). This discovery is an essential breakthrough in determining how human stem cells help the effort to improve research turning mature stem cells into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Scientists are now able to highlight the fundamental differences between stem cells from different species, and the greater need to use human cells in stem cell research.. Read More
Singapore Scientists Make Key Breakthrough in Stem Cell Research
Ruling allows stem cell research to continue during appeal
An appeals court has lifted an injunction imposed by a federal judge, thereby allowing federally funded embryonic stem-cell research to continue while the Obama administration appeals the judge’s original ruling against use of public funds in such research: Read More
Study concludes Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Not a Replacement for Embryonic Stem Cells
A study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Children’s Hospital in Boston has shed new light on the properties of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells), reporting evidence that they may not be able to replace embryonic stem cells in some research and medical applications. Their conclusion is that research using both types of pluripotent human stem cells is crucial. Read More
Prominent Researchers Published Op-Ed
Ruling puts current and future research at risk
Two of Houston’s leading Stem Cell researchers explain the severe consequences to medical treatment for Texans, Texas research institutions and the Texas economy.
Read the following links for more information:
Houston Chronicle op-ed
Report on economic impact of stem cell research in Texas (pdf file)
Let your federal and state legislators know your opinion: Click on Who Represents Me?
Congress Must Act on Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) publishes open letter calling for congressional action on Federal funding of embryonic stem cell research
“The stakes for patients, and the scientists who are working so hard to help them, could not be higher.”
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Open letter from researchers of leading institutions.
