by David Kent | Jan 12, 2012
Last fall, I wrote on the Eurostemcell documentary film entitled Stem Cell Revolutions: A Vision of the Future, which featured some experimental stem cell treatments in India, and since that time, I have tried to keep my finger on the pulse of what has been happening...
by Lisa Willemse | Dec 21, 2011
In a traditional view of medical research, advances tend to be measured against the overarching goal of cure. Noble as this might be, research is rarely such a black and white affair — if we have learned anything, it’s that there are innumerable shades of grey....
by David Kent | Dec 6, 2011
From the depths of the poetic frivolity of Raphael de la Ghetto come some words that might help guide us through one of the most interesting concepts being pursued by stem cell biologists these days. Specifically, research has emerged which links stem cell behaviour...
by Lisa Willemse | Nov 15, 2011
Art shows are not exactly routine activities for those who work in research, let alone in the field of stem cells. So when an art exhibit that examines our perceptions of biotechnology and stem cell research opens in New York, it’s something of an occasion. Even...
by Ubaka Ogbogu | Oct 20, 2011
The Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) ruled this week that scientific research patents cannot be granted for human embryonic stem cell products under European Union (EU) law. The patent in issue, held by Dr. Oliver Brüstle, Director of the Institute of...
by Stem Cell Network | Oct 5, 2011
by Drew Lyall The World Stem Cell Summit taking place this week in Pasadena, California, occupies a unique place in the stem cell calendar. The summit brings together patient advocates, policy makers, industry and scientists from around the world to take stock of...
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