Stem Cell News

A snapshot of the portrayal of stem cells in Australian and international media

Stem cell scientists unveil lab-grown lung
Australian Broadcasting Corporation  http://www.abc.net.au/ - 13/07/2010
A group of scientists in the US have used stem cells to grow an artificial lung.

Stem cell therapy 'first' in trial on arthritic knees
Bristish Broadcasting Corporation  http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - 13/07/2010
A trial by Arthristis Research UK aims to use stem cells to repair damage in those suffering from osteoarthritis.

Mesoblast advancing towards Phase III trials hope
Life Scientist Australia  http://www.lifescientist.com.au/ - 14/07/2010
Melbourne-based company, Mesoblast, is on its way to FDA approval for phase 3 clinical trials. Mesoblast works with adult stem cells, and this new therapy is targeted at improving the success of bone marrow transplants.

Patients Beware: Commercialized Stem Cell Treatments on the Web
Cell Stem Cell  http://www.cell.com - 17/06/2010
Prompted by concerns of "miracle cures" and medical tourism, the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has recently developed a task force to assist potential patients and their doctors in assessing merits of stem cell therapies offered by different organisations.

You can also connect directly to the ISSCR's task force by visiting their website: http://www.closerlookatstemcells.org

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