by admin | Aug 24, 2010 | News
In Miami, scientists have injected bone marrow-derived stem cells into 40 people whose cardiac muscle was deadened by heart attacks. In Santa Monica, Calif., human embryonic stem cells are being studied for their potential to restore vision to the blind. And the U.S....
by admin | Aug 24, 2010 | Uncategorized
A U.S. judge blocked the federal government from funding research involving human embryonic stem cells, a surprise blow to one of the most promising yet controversial areas of current scientific research. The ruling, which could affect hundreds of millions of dollars...
by admin | Aug 23, 2010 | Uncategorized
A federal district judge on Monday blocked President Obama’s 2009 executive order that expanded embryonic stem cell research, saying it violated a ban on federal money being used to destroy embryos.
by admin | Aug 13, 2010 | Uncategorized
After a dismal period of huge losses and deep cuts that culminated in the Obama administration’s bailout of General Motors and Chrysler, the gloom over the American auto industry is starting to lift. Jobs are growing. Factory workers are anticipating their first...
by admin | Jul 29, 2010 | News
All but two of the gubernatorial candidates in Tuesday’s primary oppose stem cell research, raising concerns that scientific efforts will be ratcheted back even before they take root in the state.