Recent Advances in Adult Stem Cell Research
And Other Alternatives to Embryonic Stem Cell Research/Cloning

May 2009
 

STEM CELL SOURCES

•  “A Safer Way to Transform Skin Cells Into Stem Cells Brings Medical Trials Closer,” Discover Magazine, May 29, 2009, http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2009/05/29/a-safer-way-to-transform-skin-cells-into-stem-cells-brings-medical-trials-closer/   

CANCER

• “Grandmother saves brother by becoming the world’s oldest stem cell donor,” Daily Mail (United Kingdom), May 1, 2009, www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1175899/Grandmother-saves-brother-worlds-oldest-stem-cell-donor.html
• “Genetically engineered MSCs kill metastatic lung cancer cells in mice,” Physorg, May 19, 2009, www.physorg.com/news161972265.html

 EYE/EAR

•  “Stem cells hold promise for ending blindness,” Nashua Telegraph, May 17, 2009, www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090517/HEALTH/305179992/-1/health
• “Stem cells used to cure sight loss,” The Australian (Online), May 28, 2009, www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25549740-36398,00.html

HEART

• “Bone marrow cell therapy may be beneficial for patients with ischemic heart disease,” Physorg, May 19, 2009, www.physorg.com/news161975077.html
• “Stem Cells Transplanted From Marrow Into Heart May Improve Heart’s Performance,” ScienceDaily, May 26, 2009, www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090526094616.htm
• “Adult Bone Marrow Stem Cells Injected Into Skeletal Muscle Can Repair Heart Tissue,” ScienceDaily, May 28, 2009, www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090528120651.htm

 
 
 
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Articles compiled by:
Richard M. Doerflinger
Associate Director of Pro-Life Activities
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
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