Stem Cell Research
Scientists at Stanford say that human embryonic stem cells triggered an immune response in mice, raising fears of the potential side effects of any new stem cell therapies. Report
Cells obtained from menstrual blood, termed 'endometrial regenerative cells' (ERCs) are capable of restoring blood flow in an animal model of advanced peripheral artery disease. Release
Technology
Researchers have created a more efficient method for developing alkaloids, which are considered potentially useful for treating a range of diseases such as cancer, hypertension and autoimmune disorders. Report
Genetics
Genetic abnormalities have been linked with bipolar disease. Story
Scientists at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine have discovered a genetic trait present in 10 percent to 20 percent of patients with colorectal cancer. Report
Cancer Research
Scientists in the UK say that combining a drug for brittle bones with chemotherapy can have a dramatic effect on breast cancer. And a clinical trial is underway to determine if the drug should be made available relatively quickly. Story
Seeking to improve on nature, scientists used a spice-based compound as a starting point and developed synthetic molecules that, in lab settings, are able to kill cancer cells and stop the cells from spreading. Release