Researchers make the case for human embryonic stem cell research

Article Abstract:

A research team led by Woo Suk Hwang announced the first successful cloning of early-stage human embryo using the technique of nuclear transfer, which was the first step towards creating human embryonic stem cells for treating variety of diseases. Critics of nuclear transfer are concerned that it will be used for reproductive cloning, the process used to create Dolly the sheep and other cloned animals.

Scientists, Stem cells, Human cloning, Hwang, Woo Suk

---

Experimental therapies hold promise for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Article Abstract:

The new treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) involves methods such as gene therapy and RNA silencing. The primary goal in ALS research is to find out what leads to the selective killing of motor neurons both the upper motor neurons that send signals from the motor cortex and the lower motor neurons in the spinal cord that receive these signals and send them along to the muscles.

United States, Medical Research, Epilepsy & Muscle Disease R&D, Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Research Programs, Care and treatment, Gene therapy, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Medicine, Experimental, Gene silencing

---

Studying cancer in 3 dimensions: 3-D models foster new insights into tumorigenesis

Article Abstract:

Researchers are growing cells in three dimensions to study the effect of different genes that cause cancer. In this way, they can add substances to the medium to simulate what goes on inside the body. Genes that cause cancer are called oncogenes.

Cancer & Cell R&D, Models, Cancer research, Carcinogenesis, Oncology, Experimental

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Researchers probe depression in children. Scientists use neuroimaging, genetic studies to probe biology of Tourette syndrome
• Abstracts: UK licenses human embryo creation: "Dolly" cloner to create embryos for research. Group calls for stricter rules for assisted reproduction, ban of "extreme" technologies
• Abstracts: Rear view. 'We have lost faith in those who review public services'
• Abstracts: Single-dose methotrexate for the treatment of ectopic pregnancy: Northwestern Memorial Hospital three-year experience
• Abstracts: Special challenges face doctors who care for a dying collegue. Vt. doctors ponder physician-assisted suicide

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.