Tag: Cancer

Stem-cell results may be far off

Here's a reality check amid Congress' showdown with President Bush over stem-cell research: The potential treatments for diabetes, spinal-cord injury and other devastating disorders...

Most scientists refute White House appraisal of stem cell research

When White House political adviser Karl Rove signaled last week that President Bush planned to veto the stem cell bill being considered by the...

Stem cell therapies for diseases still years away

Federal funding at heart of how fast scientist could do key experiments WASHINGTON - Here’s a reality check amid Congress’ showdown with President Bush over...

‘Lord of the Rings’ director makes donation to UCI stem cell research

Gift will support next generation of stem cell scientists Irvine, Calif., July 14, 2006, Peter Jackson, Academy Award-winning director of the “Lord of the Rings”...

Raised cash for injured veterans

A spinal-cord injury from the Korean War left Donald Taylor with only limited use of his legs and arms. But that did not stop...

A SUPERMAN TO YOU, A SON TO HER

Years ago, when Barbara L. Johnson talked to friends about her son Christopher Reeve and his plans to pursue an acting career, her response...

Castaic Paraplegic to Walk Marathon Finish

This morning, for the second year in a row, Castaic resident and Web site designer Marc Richards, paralyzed from the middle of his chest...

Remembering Dana Reeve: Why Did Stem Cell Research Disappear From Memory?

The national media was full of broken hearts last week when Dana Reeve died at 44, after nearly a decade of caring for disabled...

OUR VIEW: Superman and a super woman

He was Superman, but by the end of his life he was known as a man of great eloquence and spirit who could not...

Children’s Hospital Boston Launches Virtual Stem Cell Laboratory

Web-based Flash simulation allows users to manipulate stem cells and learn about stem cell research. (PRWEB) March 8, 2006 -- Prod. Manipulate. Investigate. The interactive...