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‘I think Allison will walk again’

Dr. John Kessler was working in his office when he received word his daughter, Allison, had been seriously hurt in a skiing accident. Kessler is...

Scientists prepare way for bionic man

Researchers aim within five years to restore natural arm and leg movements to people who are completely paralysed, using the power of neurotechnology, the...

Over $40 Million In Stem Cell Grants Awarded

Gov. Schwarzenegger In Burlingame Feb. 16 - KGO - It was an historic day for stem cell research. The first grants were made today to...

California Stem Cell Debate Goes Back To Court

SAN FRANCISCO (Dow Jones) -- The fight over control of $3 billion worth of funding for stem cell research in California goes back to...

Local Surfing Community Supports UC San Diego’s Spinal Cord Regeneration Research

Newswise — With unsteady hands, San Diego resident and surfing enthusiast, Tony Mezzadri handed over an oversized check in the amount of $17,000 to...

Christopher Reeve Foundation Awards Over $700,000 in Quality of Life Grants

SHORT HILLS, N.J., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Christopher Reeve Foundation (CRF) announced today that it has awarded $717,404 in Quality of Life grants...

Spitzer willing to bet on research

Lt. Gov. Paterson takes the lead in persuading voters on a bond issue in 2008. About one-third of the women who come to the CNY...

Canada’s New Government Commits New Funding to the Rick Hansen Foundation in Its Drive...

Prime Minister Harper celebrates 20th Anniversary of Rick Hansen's Man In Motion World Tour with commitment to SCI Translational Research Network Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen...

Feds announce funding for spinal cord research

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced $30 million over five years that will fund spinal cord injury research and Rehabilitation. The money will go towards...

Scientists craft embryonic stem cell ethics rules

New international guidelines on human embryonic stem cell research called for close scrutiny of scientists and clear consent from people donating cells, but did...