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First ever human study on stem cell treatment underway
October 12, 2010 8:18 AM
Geron Corp. has begun testing an embryonic stem-cell treatment on a patient with spinal cord injuries, marking the first time such a drug has been used on a human. The company says it has enrolled the first patient in the early stage study, which will look at the safety... more » -
Appeals court allows stem cell funding for now
September 9, 2010 2:22 PM
A federal appeals court is permitting federal funding of stem cell research to proceed temporarily until the court rules on the merits of the Obama administration's position in the case. The government is asking the appeals court in Washington to strike down a preliminary order by U.S. District Judge... more » -
Doctors use tooth to restore sight of blind woman
September 17, 2009 10:40 AM
Usually when you lose a tooth, the Tooth Fairy will put a quarter or some chocolate under your pillow. If you have rich parents, you might even get a dollar. But for 60-year-old Sharron Thornton, losing a tooth meant gaining vision. That's some trade off. Thornton, who... more »
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