Adult stem cells
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New adult stem cell therapy stops, reverses symptoms of MS
A risky adult stem cell clinical trial in Canada has proven effective in stopping and even reversing the symptoms in... Read more
The amazing promise of adult stem cells, and how the Church supports it
3-D printing of human tissue. Organ transplant therapy for cancer victims that reduces fatalities by 75 percent. Read more
U2's lead guitarist rocks Sistine Chapel in concert for a cure
Lead guitarist The Edge from Irish rock band sensation U2 played “the most beautiful parish hall in the world” this... Read more
Pope advocates for 'globalization of empathy' in curing rare diseases
On Friday Pope Francis told participants in a Vatican stem cell summit that a renewed sense of empathy ought to... Read more
Stunning adult stem cell developments evoke hope, caution
Remarkable advancements in stem cell biology are enabling scientists to reprogram mature cells into a variety of different tissues –... Read more
Funding for adult stem cell research increasing, report finds
A recent report has found that research on ethically-sourced adult stem cells is rising in popularity, leaving advocates pointing to... Read more
Doctor calls stem cell surgery on toddler revolutionary
The doctor who helped transplant a windpipe grown from a child’s own stem cells said the procedure supports Catholic moral... Read more
Vatican honors boy for courage during trachea transplant
During the Second International Adult Stem Cell conference at the Vatican, a boy who had his windpipe replaced with one... Read more
Adult stem cells helping teen with 'brittle bone disease' grow
A girl whose bones used to break every two months was awarded for her courage in successfully battling her disease... Read more
Vatican stem cell event aims for wide cultural impact
The Vatican's upcoming conference on adult stem cell research aims to influence culture by promoting dialogue between politicians, medical researchers,... Read more
New book shows adult stem cells as medical 'paradigm shift'
The recent explosion of success in using adult stem cells to treat and cure diseases marks a shift in the... Read more
Moral theologians reaffirm possible ethical stem cell advances
Although concerns have been raised about the unethical source of some cells used in Shinya Yamanaka’s efforts to reprogram cells... Read more
Report shows adult stem cell research produces results, draws money
A new report on one of the world's largest funders of stem cell research reveals that an emphasis on results... Read more
