LOS ANGELES — California has awarded $271 million in grants to build 12 stem cell research centers in the state, even as one of the political rationales for the building program might soon disappear. Read the rest of this entry »
Scientists reported on Wednesday that they were able to control diabetes in mice by harnessing human embryonic stem cells. The work raised the prospect that the embryonic cells might one day be used to provide insulin-producing replacement cells to treat the disease in people. Read the rest of this entry »
Millions of Americans suffer chronic back pain. For some spinal fusion is the only hope. Up to now methods have been very painful or come with unwanted side effects. Now there’s a high tech alternative. Read the rest of this entry »
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