Update: 11/29/16 President-elect Donald Trump announced Rep. Tom Price [R-GA] for HHS Secretary. Price has voted 'no' on stem cell issues in the past. ------------------------ President-elect Donald J. Trump will stepped into office in January 2017 and many wondered if he will take the typical Republican stance on stem cell research that involves using embryonic stem … [Read more...] about Does Donald Trump Support Stem Cell Research?
Family Guy Stem Cell Research Skit from 2008
Peter Griffin (after leaving stem cell research lab): How long was I in there? Police Officer: About 5 minutes. Peter Griffin: WHY ARE WE NOT FUNDING THIS? This exchange about stem cell research took place on the Fox animated comedy series Family Guy in the eighth episode of season six titled "McStroke." The episode, which originally aired January 8, … [Read more...] about Family Guy Stem Cell Research Skit from 2008
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Progression Stopped by Stem Cell Treatment
A team of researchers at the Multiple Sclerosis Research Unit at Ottawa Hospital in Canada have made a huge breakthrough in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis patients, one that may potentially cure them for good. 24 MS patients underwent a risky procedure that involves the complete destruction and regeneration of the immune system using stem cell therapy. 23 are showing … [Read more...] about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Progression Stopped by Stem Cell Treatment
The State of Georgia Aims to Spearhead Stem Cell Research, Thanks to Bruce Thompson
The State of Georgia is making stem cell news this month after State Senator Bruce Thompson, who also chairs the Senate Science and Technology Committee, said he thinks Georgia can be a leader in the field of stem cell research. To examine the issue, Sen. Thompson (R-White) will devote his time this summer and fall to serve on a study committee titled "Nonembryonic and … [Read more...] about The State of Georgia Aims to Spearhead Stem Cell Research, Thanks to Bruce Thompson
Stem Cell Hope for Cerebral Palsy Patients
I was inspired to write this post after receiving this message on Twitter regarding Cerebral Palsy: “Any good links for stem cell and cerebral palsy in the US? Not confident in overseas companies. My little one is three and has CP.” Cerebral palsy describes a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitation, that are … [Read more...] about Stem Cell Hope for Cerebral Palsy Patients