WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2008 (Reuters) Stem cells from tiny embryos can be used to restore lost hearing and vision in animals, researchers said Tuesday in what they believe is a first step toward helping people. ... > full story
LONDON, Nov. 10, 2008 (Reuters) Doctors may one day be able to use stem cells taken from umbilical cord blood to build new heart valves for children born with heart defects, German scientists said on Monday. ... > full story
BANGALORE, Nov. 10, 2008 (Reuters) Shares of companies developing therapies based on stem cells surged on Monday, after confirmation over the weekend that U.S. president-elect Barack Obama plans to reverse an existing executive order against federal funding of embryonic stem-cell research. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2008 (Reuters) Researchers have discovered stem cells in the prostates of mice and grown complete prostates from them, a big step toward regenerating organs from a patient's own cells. ... > full story
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