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Johns Hopkins Researchers Edit Genes in Human Stem Cells
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine have successfully edited the genome of human- induced pluripotent stem cells, making possible the future development of patient-specific stem cell therapies.

SCIENCE

Hysterectomies a Stem Cell Source
Discarded fallopian tubes from hysterectomies could be a good source of donor stem cells, say Brazilian researchers.

Scientists Identify Gene Vital to Early Embryonic Cells Forming a Normal Heart and Skull
New research from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center highlights the critical role a certain gene and its protein play during early embryonic development on formation of a normal heart and skull.

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ABSTRACTS

Relative Developmental Toxicity of Glycol Ether Alkoxy Acid Metabolites in the Embryonic Stem Cell Test as Compared with the In Vivo Potency of their Parent Compounds
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relative sensitivity of the embryonic stem cell test for a selected series of homologous compounds and to compare the data to the relative developmental toxicity of the compounds in vivo. (Toxicological Sciences)

Creation of a Registry for Human Embryonic Stem Cells Carrying an Inherited Defect: Joint Collaboration Between ESHRE and hESCreg
Because of the special nature of the hESC lines that carry an inherited disease, they are of particular interest to researchers outside the assisted reproductive technologies or stem cell fields, for instance, those involved in regenerative medicine and in medical and human genetics. (Human Reproduction)

Differential Processing of Amyloid-beta Precursor Protein Directs Human Embryonic Stem Cell Proliferation and Differentiation into Neuronal Precursor Cells
This study reports that the differential processing of amyloid-[beta] precursor protein via secretase enzymes regulates the proliferation and differentiation of hESC. (Journal of Biological Chemistry)

Propensity of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Lines During Early Stage of Lineage Specification Control Their Terminal Differentiation into Mature Cell Types
In this study, the researchers compared the developmental competences of two hESC lines (HUES-9 and HUES-7) at molecular, cellular and functional levels, upon spontaneous differentiation without any added inducing agents. (Experimental Biology and Medicine)

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CEO Pay of 2008: Who Makes What in Big Biotech?
Since biotech companies each have their own approach to reporting CEO pay, ranking were based on total compensation reported in these companies' SEC filings.

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Bankrolls 15 Stem Cell Research Grants with $40M
15 grants worth $40.6 million to advance stem cell research starting July 1 was approved in January but has been on standby due to financial uncertainties of the state.

Jerusalem to Begin Massive Investment in Biotech Companies
The City of Jerusalem plans to raise and invest 100 million shekels ($25 million) over the next five years in health and life science companies in a bid to create jobs and to gain a reputation for the metropolis as an international partner in the field.

Senator Cardin Pledges to Fight for Biotech Funding
Some local life sciences players urged congressional leaders to significantly hike the amount of federal funding for small business research grants in testimony for a Senate committee hearing on whether the stimulus bill missed the boat with smaller biotechs.

Applied Biosystems Launches Sequencing-based Solution to Advance Whole Transcriptome Research
The SOLiD Whole Transcriptome Analysis Kit provides researchers with an optimized, end-to-end solution that enables the hypothesis-neutral analysis of gene expression profiles in the entire transcriptome.

POLICY

Stem Cell Policy May See US Companies Seeking Collaborations in India
The pro-embryonic stem cell policy of the US President Barack Obama is likely to result in Indian research organizations attracting the interest of foreign research firms for collaboration in the field.

Plan Would Regulate Michigan Stem Cell Research
The first test of how much control state lawmakers might try to exert over embryonic stem cell research in Michigan is surfacing at the Capitol.

New York Stem Cell Committee Approves Payments for Eggs
The New York Empire State Stem Cell Board has approved the use of state funds to compensate women who donate eggs for embryonic stem cell research.

South Korea to Lift 3-year Ban on Human Stem Cell Research; Catholic Group Decries Decision
South Korea will lift a three-year ban on human stem cell research, a presidential advisory committee announced Wednesday.

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