Stem Cell Research
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has given more money to Stanford University than any other university. So far the group has awarded $94 million in funding to Stanford to help finance development of the world's largest stem cell research facility. Report
British surgeons say they will attempt to repair spinal cord nerve damage using a new stem cell technique. Story
Osiris Therapeutics has hit a notable milestone, completing enrollment for a late-stage stem cell trial. Researchers will explore the benefits of Prochymal for steroid-refractory acute Graft versus Host Disease, a complication of bone marrow transplantation. Story
Baltimore will act as host to the 2009 World Stem Cell Summit. Report
Genetics
A new study points to a genetic link to alcoholism, raising the likelihood of a new test that can identify the risk as well as pointing to a new target for a cure. Report
An international team of scientists have found 11 new genes that govern cholesterol. Report
Researchers say that a variant in the gene M1NR1B which plays a key role regulating melatonin receptors also increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Story
Scientists have identified a genetic signature that is remarkably effective at predicting the prognosis of an aggressive liver cancer in children. Release
Cancer Research
A protein called Menainv has been ID's by U.S. researchers who say it could play a key role in the metastasis of breast cancer. Report
Calistoga Pharmaceuticals has presented data demonstrating that its oral, p110(delta) selective PI3 kinase inhibitor CAL-101 has broad preclinical anti-tumor activity against a range of hematologic malignancies. Release
Emerging Drug Developer: Catalyst Biosciences