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Beating Human Heart Cells from Embryonic Stem Cells

These are beating human heart cells, suitable for replacing those lost during a heart attack, that were created from the (Bush approved) H7 line of human embryonic stem cells. This work was done at the University of Washington in Seattle by the Murry Lab. Video Rating: 0 / 5 Permanent link to this post (51 [Continue]

Human Trials of Embryonic Stem Cell Treatment Beginning

Researchers in the US western state of California now have government approval to begin the first human clinical trial of a treatment derived from human embryonic stem cells. The scientists will test a therapy that is designed to regenerate nerve cells in people who have suffered spinal cord injuries. The trial, however, has a limited [Continue]