Tag: Stem Cells
Kerry shows support of stem cell research to NH
With only 29 days left until Election Day, democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry and actor-turned-activist Michael J. Fox discussed the issue of stem...
Geron wins stem cell technology patent, shares up
(Reuters) - Geron Corp. (GERN.O:Research) said on Tuesday it was granted a patent on a type of human embryonic stem cell growth technology, sending...
Do therapies have to be applied shortly after injury?
Several experimental therapies are aimed at restoring function in chronic spinal cord injury, when recovery has stabilized a year or more after injury.
These...
Does recovery occur after spinal cord injury?
Many doctors tell patients and families that recovery does not occur after spinal cord injury. This is not true. Recovery is the rule, not...
Only 11% of US population opposes Stem Cell Research
Those Favoring Stem Cell Research Increases to a 73 to 11 Percent Majority
A good issue for the Democrats
In 2001, a Harris Poll reported that...
Reagan and P-I wrong about stem cells
One of the primary responsibilities of any editorial is to get the facts right. Unfortunately, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer's editorial extolling Ron Reagan's speech at...
ATP plays large role in spinal cord injury
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Adenosine triphosphate, which provides energy for the body's cells, plays a major role in spinal cord injuries by killing...
Democrats, Republicans on stem cell research
Democrats and Republicans view the stem cell debate very differently.
Earlier this week, Ron Reagan, son of the late president, addressed the Democratic National Convention...
Non-embryonic stem cells: Healing for broken bodies
WASHINGTON (BP)--Susan Fajt and Laura Dominguez have experienced the miraculously restorative power of stem cells, and no embryos had to be destroyed for them...
Give scientists all needed tools
I was diagnosed with Type 1 (juvenile) diabetes almost 26 years ago. Every day since then, I've needed to carefully monitor my diet and...
