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Need muscle for a tough spot? Turn to fat stem cells

(PhysOrg.com) — Stem cells derived from fat have a surprising trick up their sleeves: Encouraged to develop on a stiff surface, they undergo a remarkable transformation toward becoming mature muscle cells. The new research appears in the journal Biomaterials. The new cells remain intact and fused together even when transferred to an extremely stiff, bone-like surface, which has University of … Continue reading

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Gene therapy is a 'disruptive science' ready for commercial development

The time for commercial development of gene therapy has come. Patients with diseases treatable and curable with gene therapy deserve access to the technology, which has demonstrated both its effectiveness and feasibility, says James Wilson, MD, PhD, Editor-in-Chief of Human Gene Therapy in a provocative commentary and accompanying videocast. Human Gene Therapy and Human Gene Therapy (HGT … Continue reading

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Monkeys Born From Stem Cells

The birth of three monkeys from a stem cell research program is being hailed as a major breakthrough in genetic engineering. Continue reading

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Vatican hosts conference on adult stem cell research

An international conference entitled:  ‘Adult Stem Cells: Science and the Future of Man and Culture’ is due to begin today in the Vatican, lasting until 11 November. The event, which has been organised by the US Stem for Life Foundation and by the Pontifical Council for Culture, has the aim of supporting research and increasing public awareness of treatment using adult stem cells Continue reading

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VIDEO: Gene therapy tests in eye tissue

Geneticist Dan Lipinski, from the University of Oxford, explains the new technique, which has the advantage of not requiring primate testing. Continue reading

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Rare genetic disease opens new door to treating cancer

(Medical Xpress) — Researchers investigating the genetic cause of a disease in just two patients have made an unexpected finding which has opened a major new possibility for treating serious diseases such as cancer. Continue reading

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Cytonet’s Liver Cell Therapy Trial for Children With UCD Expands to Canada

The Canadian health authority, Health Canada, recently granted Cytonet approval to extend the SELICA III trial, which has been open in the United States since 2010, into Canada. Continue reading

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Freeze-dried gene therapy system safe and effective for treating brain cancer

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have developed a technique that delivers gene therapy into human brain cancer cells using nanoparticles that can be freeze-dried and stored for up to three months prior to use. The shelf-stable particles may obviate the need for virus-mediated gene therapy, which has been associated with safety concerns. Continue reading

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Immuno-Cell Therapy, New Approach to Cancer Treatment of Women …

There are various methods of cancer treatment can be found today. One of the methods which has been introduced recently as the evidence of scientific. Continue reading

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Seattle Genetics adds to tie-up

The drug developer and Japanese drugmaker Astellas are continuing a partnership to work on a second antibody cancer drug, which has potential on bladder, breast and lung tumors. Seattle Genetics (NASDAQ:SGEN – News) and Astellas began collaborating in 2007 and are conducting early clinical trials on a candidate drug for prostate and pancreatic cancer. The companies will share costs, sales and … Continue reading

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