by APFLI | Jul 24, 2004 | Adult & Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Research (Ethical)
An exciting research project to utilize the body’s own adult stem cells to regenerate areas of tissue damage is uniting scientists in Birmingham, London and Ontario, Canada. The University of Birmingham is leading a three year study with long term aims of...
by APFLI | Jul 21, 2004 | Stem Cell - Definitions / History / Statistics
Many well-meaning people have become very confused and overwhelmed by the muddied media reports about stem cells, unintentional or otherwise. Here is a quick, simplified outline to help clear the air about stem cells: Two Major Types of Human Stem Cells 1....
by APFLI | Jul 15, 2004 | Adult & Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Research (Ethical)
Adult stem cells taken from bone marrow can improve heart function in patients who have suffered a heart attack, German researchers said. Stem cells are master cells that can develop into specialized cells. Adult stem cells can be obtained from many different body...
by APFLI | Jul 14, 2004 | Adult & Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Research (Ethical)
July 12, 2004 The stem cell issue is a crucial “sanctity of human life issue. Human embryonic stem cell, (obtained at the cost of sacrificing an early human being – like you and I once were), have thus far proven to be extremely problematic, not...
by APFLI | Jun 22, 2004 | Stem Cell - Archive
In a major step forward in research on spinal cord injuries, scientists in Miami reported in May that an innovative combination of treatments allowed paralyzed rats to regain up to 70% of their ability to walk. The research is a “significant advance” that...
