Scientists plan China, HK, Taiwan stem cell trial
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Scientists are preparing for a large clinical trial in 2008 which aims to use stem cells to help 400 patients with spinal cord injuries in Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan grow new cells and nerve fibers.
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Britain granted its first license for human cloning Wednesday, joining South Korea on the leading edge of stem cell research, which is restricted by the Bush administration and which many scientists believe may lead to new treatments for a range of diseases.
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A scientific revolution of sorts is underway, with California taking a giant lead in the race to see which states become centers for basic research using human embryonic stem cells.
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A new breakthrough by Chinese scientists will further push forward the success rates for transplanting human marrow and tissue organs.
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A team of Harvard University researchers has asked the school's ethics authorities for permission to clone human stem cells for use in seeking cures for such diseases as diabetes, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, a Harvard spokeswoman said.
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A Chinese neurosurgeon arouses controversy for using cells from aborted foetuses to help cure patients affected by spinal and brain damage.
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Citizens in Taizhou are being asked to contribute to what could become the world's largest DNA databank.
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South Korea will allow stem-cell research to find cures for 18 diseases such as diabetes, Alzheimer's and cerebral palsy, government officials said Thursday.
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They're paralyzed from diving accidents and car crashes, disabled by Parkinson's, or blind. With few options available at home in America, they search the Internet for experimental treatments Â and often land on Web sites promoting stem cell treatments in China.
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The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has laid out a plan for
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A new way to manipulate human embryonic stem cells offers hope of a treatment for muscular dystrophies.
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Scientists have discovered a new type of  embryonic stem cell in mice and rats that should speed up  research into regenerative medicine and help in the hunt for  cures to a range of diseases.
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Thai officials plan to send DNA samples from the remains of unidentified victims to China for testing.
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A centre in Edinburgh is to develop human stem cell lines to be sold for woldwide research.
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When Californians go to the polls, they won't simply be choosing a US president, they may also redraw the scientific map and make their state a global hub of embryonic stem cell research.
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Experts are set to make a significant announcement on the future of stem cell research  in Scotland.
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China will expand the trial of TD-SCDMA technology to include the Beijing Olympics.