Scientists oppose European stem cell patent ban
Research scientists hit out on Wednesday at a European Court of Justice (ECJ) case they say could block development of embryonic stem cell-based therapies in Europe. Full story
Stem cell trial offers hope for vision patients
Christopher Goodrich hopes to be one of the first patients enrolled in clinical trial that just got a go-ahead from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, only the second trial approved anywhere in the world to test human embryonic stem cells in people. Full story
Scientists developing stem cell alternative
Harvard scientists say they've developed an alternative to embryonic stem cells by using skin cells. Msnbc.com's Keva Andersen reports.
U.S. appeals order blocking stem cell research
The Obama administration has appealed a federal judge's order that undercuts U.S. government funded embryonic stem cell research. Full story
Embryonic stem cell critic: 'Pleased with ruling'
David Prentice, senior fellow for Life Sciences at the Family Research Council, talks about his opposition for federal funding for embryonic stem cell research.
Heal thyself: Patients' use own stem cells
For all the emotional debate that began about a decade ago to allow the use of embryonic stem cells, it's adult stem cells that are in human testing today. Some are shown promise in treating various diseases. Full story
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Stem cell substitute on the way?
Aug. 14: A new "cell farming" procedure using mice could replace need for embryonic stem cell research by programming regular cells to become specialized cells. KNSD's Steven Luke reports.
Stem cells may reverse type 1 diabetes
July 17: Dr. Juan Dominguez-Bendala, the Director of stem cell development at the University of Miami, is working on several projects that focuses on the use of embryonic stem cells to cure type 1 diabetes. While Dr. Bendala is hopeful, he says a cure may be five to ten years away.
Obama lifts stem cell research funding ban
March 9: President Barack Obama announces he is lifting the ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research.
Companies may move fast on stem cell research
March 11: The effect of President Obama's order to lift restrictions on embryonic stem cell research was felt immediately by companies and universities that work with stem cells. KNTV's Scott Budman reports.
Stem-cell funding restriction lifted?
March 6: Scrub. Rinse. Repeat.: Rachel Maddow explains how the Obama administration will lift Bush-era restrictions on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research.
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