NIH Human Embryonic Stem Cell Registry

Posted on February 2nd, 2010 by admin

Friday January 29, 2010 NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins approved the recommendation of the Director’s Advisory Committee to approve WiCell’s H1 embryonic stem cell line for inclusion in the NIH Human Embryonic Stem Cell Registry. This is the first line from the Bush-era approved for federal funding under the new NIH Guidelines. Forty-three lines are [...]

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Texas Medical Association Stem Cell Statement

Posted on April 20th, 2009 by admin

The Texas Medical Association calls for a reasonable Texas state policy on stem cell research.  The position encourages sound and ethical scientific principles and will be of great economic and medical benefit to the state and its citizens.
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House unanimously OKs $178.4 billion budget plan

Posted on April 19th, 2009 by admin

Compromise – Texas House of Representatives agree not to force a vote on embryonic stem cell research leaving the rider on the Senate version to be settled in conference committee.
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Restrictions Would Hamper Texas in Stem Cell Competition

Posted on April 18th, 2009 by admin

International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) member explains why Texas must not be hampered in its ability to do ethical stem cell research of all kinds.
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