MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'embryonic stem cells'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:01:42 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4159242&cid=t_111875_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fstem-cell-researchers-turn-skin-into-blood-could-help-cancer-treatment%2F2010.11.12 From The Australian: Stem cell researchers have found a way to turn a person’s skin into blood, a process that could be used to treat cancer and other ailments, according to a Canadian study published today. The method uses cells from a patch of a person’s skin and transforms it into blood that is a genetic match, without using human embryonic stem cells, said the study in the journal Nature. Wow. Very cool. I wonder if hopefully someday this could be a replacement for random blood donation? *This blog post was originally published at GruntDoc* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4159242 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:00:50 +0100 4159242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778607&cid=t_111875_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FQmimtbtYCaA%2F Take a look at this! Scientists have found a way to change our fat into the “miracle” cure-all that stem cells are purported to be. Using fat that were removed during liposuction, Stanford researchers found a method that reprograms these millions of fat cells into a state that is similar to embryonic stem cells! The fat cells are genetically reprogrammed back into “induced pluripotent stem cells” or iPSCs which have the potential to grow into any cell or tissue. Like embryonic stem cells, iPSCs can be used to replace damaged or destroyed organs, and treat a variety of diseases like Alzheimer’s diseases, spinal cord injury, stroke, burns, heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. And fat cells-turned-stem-cells have none of the ethical controversie... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778607 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:40:42 +0100 2778607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2766234&cid=t_111875_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fdiabetic-skin-cells-morphed-into-beta-cells-theyre-human.html {Editor’s Note: apparently I’m all over Time magazine this week, or it’s all over me…} Finally, some breakthrough diabetes research that does not only involve mice! Time magazine’s August 31 issue reports on new a stem-cell-based study that involved taking skin cells from two people with type 1 diabetes, exposing the cells to “a cocktail of [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2766234 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:00:32 +0100 2766234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653658&cid=t_111875_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D206 A few months ago, funding restrictions on embryonic stem cell research were loosened.  Earlier this month, the National Institute of Health announced new guidelines for federal funding.  The creation of new cell lines may not be federally funded, but the restrictions have been loosened with regard to what constitutes an existing cell line.  New cell lines may be created, just not with federal funds.  Once a line is created, federal funds may be used for further research. The Minnesota Daily, the newspaper from the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota, recently ran an article discussing how these federal changes will affect research conducted at the university.  It also discusses different stem cell developments that have taken place at the university. Learn more about the... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653658 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:38:33 +0100 2653658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2258799&cid=t_111875_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fwhat-exactly-are-embryonic-stem-cells%2F Stem cells have been in the news a lot this week because of President Obama’s executive order lifting the Bush administration’s strict limitations on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. But stem cells are quite confusing because they come in so many different forms, involve such complex terminology, and seem to require an advanced degree in science to understand. So let’s try to focus on some basic concepts that are relatively easy to understand, such as what stem cells are, why they are so important, and just what the differences are between embryonic and adult stem cells. In order to understand stem cells, you first have to know a bit about cells in general. Cells are the basic functional units of life. There are countless organisms that consist of just one cell, such... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2258799 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:49:53 +0100 2258799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2200625&cid=t_111875_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F6hZf_SGbMRc%2F The potential and safety of using stem cells to treat diseases suffered a setback with the news of a botched experimental treatment of a human being. A teenage boy who received fetal stem cells developed brain cancer four years after the transplant, reports PLoS Medicine this week. The patient suffered from a recessive genetic disorder called ataxia telangiectasia (AT), an incurable rare disease that causes degeneration of the part of the brain that controls movement and speech. When the boy was 9 years old, his parents took him to Moscow to have experimental stem cell therapy. Russian researchers injected the boy with transplants of neural stem cells taken from the brains of aborted fetuses. Four years later, the donor stem cells inside the boy’s brain differentiated into a cancerous... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2200625 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:57:22 +0100 2200625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2190678&cid=t_111875_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F540229564%2Fposition-of-france-regarding-stem-cells.html In conclusion, we think that regarding stem cells, France must not be afraid of there to reflect as all the others imminent bioethics problems, as euthanasia or gene therapy... In FrenchLa France est un pays un peu en retard et en retrait dans le domaine de la bioéthique, spécialement en matière de nouvelles thérapies. Concernant les cellules souches, bases de la thérapie cellulaire, la France a une position qui n’est pas toujours claire.Les cellules souches adultesIl n’y a pas de problèmes majeurs les concernant vu leur origine de prélèvement (placenta, cordon ombilical tissus adultes)Nous pensons, toutefois, qu’il serait important de généraliser la collecte de cellules souches de cordon ombilical ou de placenta, en respectant des règles d’hygiènes et de respect des in... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2190678 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:16:54 +0100 2190678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2084604&cid=t_111875_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D78 Michael A. Werner, MD, the clinical director of M.A.Z.E. Cord Blood Laboratories has put together a white paper defining the different types of stem cells, as well as the current and potential uses for treatment.  Read the stem cell white paper here. Enjoy, (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2084604 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:32:01 +0100 2084604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1856176&cid=t_111875_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FtLOKtPCkwUc%2F This article does contain some interesting facts about stem cell research and Alzheimer’s. (c)2008 Mary Emma Allen Tags: Alzheimer's Notes, Alzheimer's Research, Alzheimers, Barack Obama, embryonic stem cells, health, men's health, mental health, Obama, political ads, stem cell research, women's healthShare This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1856176 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:23:55 +0100 1856176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1971043&cid=t_111875_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdentalheroes%2F%7E3%2F374945705%2F Wisdom Teeth Latest Stem Cell Source A recent discovery by Japanese scientists could reshape the embryonic stem cell debate. The scientists claim that “wisdom teeth could be a suitable alternative to human embryos as a source for therapeutic stem cells.” Stems cells are important because some studies support their ability to fight numerous life-threatening diseases. In recent years, the proposed usage of embryonic stem cells has caused heated debates between pro-life and pro-choice groups. However, this recent finding could have big implications in the future, and perhaps quiet the embryonic stem cell debate. Unfortunately, it’ll be at least 5 years before these findings will be used in “medical applications,” according to National Institute of Advanced Indust... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1971043 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:15:22 +0100 1971043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1594224&cid=t_111875_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2F328899844%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. Related articlesAmniotic Stem Cell Lines May Hold a Potential for TherapyDiscredited Stem Cells Created by Virgin BirthTumor Suppressors and OncogenesNeurofibromatosis: From Genes to Complications to TreatmentsMore Education Decreases the Risk of Death (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1594224 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:30:40 +0100 1594224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1044147&cid=t_111875_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F188384260%2F …a team of University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers reports the genetic reprogramming of human skin cells to create cells indistinguishable from embryonic stem cells. This is a huge advancement towards the treatment and cure for diseases such as diabetes and Parkinson’s. This would help put the ethical stem cell debate to rest and aid in the customization of cells for each and every patient. Immune-rejection would also be lessened using re-programmed cells. via University of Wisconsin Madison and Science Daily Share This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1044147 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:15:21 +0100 1044147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=828368&cid=t_111875_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F149225559%2F Human embryonic cells has helped rebuild heart tissue in rats. Yes, the research was on rats but promising and welcomed none the less. Here is what the group of US researchers had to report… Implanting human embryonic stem cells in rats four days after they had heart attacks repaired heart muscles and improved heart function, researchers from the University of Washington and the biotechnology company Geron report in an article appearing Monday in the journal Nature Biotechnology. Previous attempts to “heal” with stem cells in a cardiac fashion have failed secondary to the limited success of deriving heart cells from the stem cells, as well as their failure to thrive. Imagine what could happen to the stem cell market if these same results can be found in humans. Wow! via S... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=828368 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:51:37 +0100 828368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=814389&cid=t_111875_107_f&fid=36045&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbayblab.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fhistone-code-cracked.html This report in Nature presents genome-wide CHIP maps of a variety of histone modifications in a few types of embryonic and stem cell lineages. Seems like they found some very interesting signatures that correlated well with gene expression status. For example, trimethylation at lysines 4 and 27 could discriminate expressed versus inducible versus repressed genes, whereas the same modification at lysines 4 and 9 marks imprinted regions. Very cool. Of course we'll have to see what the AC has to say for the expert opinion.I once proposed a similar project in a mock post-doc grant proposal for a systems biology grad class I took (except with the added minor step of cloning mice by somatic cell nuclear transfer). It got pretty bad reviews. Apparently some people thought it was too ambitious. Go... Bayblab blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=814389 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 23:52:00 +0100 814389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=694186&cid=t_111875_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F25%2Fcould-adult-blood-stem-cells-treat-diabetes%2F This study caught my eye, especially in light of President Bush's recent veto (once again!) over lifting restrictions on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. Now here's one way to make an end run around the Bush roadblock. An early-stage mice study has shown adult blood may yield insulin-creating stem cells. Not only that, the adult blood could be a better source than the ethically-debated stem cells from fertilized eggs. Dr. Zhao from University of Illinois extracted insulin-making stem cells from the blood of diabetic mice. The cells were then condensed into a solution. After injecting the solution back into the mice, normal blood-sugar levels were maintained for three months, no treatment required. Dr. Zhao is planning to seek National Institutes of Health funding for huma... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=694186 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 694186