Stem Cells
> Scientists in Kobe, Japan, are seeking permission to begin a clinical study using human induced pluripotent stem cells to regrow human retinas. Story
> The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine awarded $19.4 million in grants to two biotech companies developing potentially revolutionary treatments for diabetes and a rare blood disorder. Story
> Texas Gov. Rick Perry writes about why he believes Texas can be a center of adult stem cell research. Opinion
Cancer
> Scientists at Weil Cornell Medical College and elsewhere believe they've identified new biomarkers and therapeutic targets for B-acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Release
> Delivering paclitaxel in nanoparticles directly to tumors has allowed researchers to triple the dose in mice with advanced bladder cancer, potentially allowing for better management of the disease in its late stage, minus the side effects. Story
> Aethlon Medical obtained a U.S. patent giving it the exclusive right to remove immune suppressive microvesicular particles as a cancer therapy treatment. Release
Genetics
> A particular gene variation may be common to children who are hyperactive as well as adult smokers, researchers believe. Details are published in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood. Release
> Two spontaneously recurring deletions in the Y chromosome contribute to infertility, Whitehead Institute researchers believe. Item