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Stem Cells

Stem Cells : Analysis
Nobel Prize winners, Kyoto University Professor Shinya Yamanaka of Japan (left) and Sir John Gurdon of Britain: The two esteemed scientists will share the $1.2 million prize for their groundbreaking research.

The stem-cell breakthroughs that won the Nobel Prize: A guide

Two scientists who each made a major discovery — four decades apart — share the science world's prestigious award

 
Stem Cells : Instant Guide
Human skin cells: Skin cells injected with a mixture of genes and a molecule called valproic acid were able to repair the damaged hearts of lab rats.

Repairing a broken heart... with skin

A radical new procedure takes human tissue and transforms it into stem cells potentially capable of repairing the damaged organs of heart attack victims

 
Stem Cells : Fact Sheet
Scientists pipette fluid into stem cell cultures: Researchers have discovered that cardiac stem cells can help patients prevent heart failure after severe heart attacks.

Treating heart attacks with stem cells: The 'biggest breakthrough' yet? 

Researchers are thrilled after discovering that damaged heart muscles can be repaired and strengthened with an injection of cardiac stem cells

 
Stem Cells : Controversy
In order to get back on the field, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning traveled abroad for a controversial stem cell treatment aimed at healing his injured neck.

How safe is Peyton Manning's stem cell therapy?

The Colts' injured quarterback is one of several pro athletes to travel abroad for a controversial — and potentially dangerous — stem-cell treatment

 
Stem Cells : Instant Guide
In the forthcoming "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," intelligent apes revolt, and some scientists warn that without better regulation, that sci-fi storyline could become a reality.

Could a Planet of the Apes-style revolt actually happen?

Some scientists are alarmed by experiments combining animal cells with human DNA and stem cells

 
Stem Cells : Burning Question
Forget spray-on hair, or those unsightly plugs, scientists believe human stem cells are the final answer to baldness.

Can stem cells cure baldness?

A researcher in Germany says he has discovered a way to regrow dead hair follicles. Could this make baldness a thing of the past?

 
Stem Cells : In-depth briefing
Scientists are increasingly able to grow human parts in a laboratory.

Building a better human

Scientists equipped with the secrets of the human genome are getting closer to cures for diseases and longer life spans

 
Stem Cells : Forecast
An employee of WiCell Research Institute, Inc. prepares stem cells for culture.

Obama's stem-cell setback: What's next?

Six theories on what happens now that a federal judge has blocked Obama's attempt to expand federal funding for stem-cell research

 

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