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Stem Cell Breakthrough May Lead to MS Treatments
U.S. scientists say they've coaxed human embryonic stem cells into generating cells that might someday be used to repair nerves damaged by multiple sclerosis.



SCIENCE

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Stem Cells from More Efficient Reprogramming
In this latest study, the research team used a trick of adding a gene that will kill the cell when a chemical is added to the growth solution.

UCSF Team Closer to Creating Safe Embryonic-like Stem Cells
A team of UCSF researchers has for the first time used tiny molecules called microRNAs to help turn adult mouse cells back to their embryonic state.

Scientists Use Advanced Genomic Technology to Uncover Profiles of Gene Activity from Single Cells
Applied Biosystems recently announced that researchers have discovered comprehensive profiles of gene activity from single cells using its SOLiD System.

Stem Cells Spur New Eggs in Ovaries of Adult Mice
Researchers in China have demonstrated that female ovaries may be capable of producing new eggs in adulthood and subsequently producing offspring.

Celsense to Present in vivo Cellular Imaging Technology at AACR as Potential Tool in Treatment of Cancer
The use of a novel fluorine-based (19F) MRI tracer agent (Cell Sense) to label multiple, clinically relevant human immune cells ex vivo without a transfection reagent will be presented.

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ABSTRACTS

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Novel Autogenic Feeders Derived from Human Embryonic Stem Cells Support an Undifferentiated Status of hESCs in Xeno-free Culture Conditions
The present study aimed to derive autogenic feeders from hESCs and evaluate their capability to support the pluripotency of hESCs in xeno-free culture conditions.

Mef2C is a Lineage-restricted Target of Scl/Tal1 and Regulates Megakaryopoiesis and B-cell Homeostasis
This study identified a novel Scl target gene, transcription factor myocyte enhancer factor 2 C (Mef2C) from Sclfl/fl fetal liver progenitor cell lines.



INDUSTRY

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iZumi Bio and Kyoto University Form Collaboration to Advance Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Technology
iZumi Bio, Inc., and Kyoto University's Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, recently announced a collaboration to promote the basic research, development and application of induced pluripotent stem cell technology.

Scottish and Chinese Stem Cell Experts Sign Landmark Deal
Representatives from the Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine (SCRM) at the University of Edinburgh and China's National Centre for International Research in Stem Cells (NCIR) gathered in Beijing to seal the "landmark" deal to increase collaboration on stem cell treatments.

China Looks to Expand Stake in Stem Cell Technology
China will build Asia's biggest base to develop uses for stem cell medical technology, which the health minister described as having huge potential for development.

Madison Stem Cell Company Gets State Loan
Cell Line Genetics LLC has received a $250,000 loan from the state of Wisconsin to develop two new technologies for stem cell research.

University of California Merced Professor Awarded Stem Cell Grant
UC Merced said Professor Michael Cleary received a $483,000 grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to develop a tool that could allow previously impossible experiments to be performed in stem cell research.

Yale Gets Stem Cell Grants
A dozen Yale researchers have received $3.9 million in grant funding for research on human embryonic stem cells.



POLICY

Washington's $350M Life Sciences Discovery Fund, Faces Possible Shutdown
One of the centerpieces of Governor Chris Gregoire's economic development strategy, the state's 10-year, $350 million Life Sciences Discovery Fund, would either be gutted or essentially shut down by dueling budget bills under consideration by state lawmakers.

Georgia House to Withhold Stem Cell Bill, Legislators Weigh In
The Georgia House of Representatives plans to withhold a bill that would make it unlawful to create human embryos for any purpose besides clinical fertilization.
    
Patient Movement Forms in Opposition to FDA Position that the Patient's Own Stem Cells are Drugs
A patient movement, called Safe Stem Cells NOW! was formed against the FDA's position that the patient's own adult stem cells are drugs and should be regulated as such.

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