A science group with a makeover.

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I took last week off from posting blog posts so I could work in one of the science groups.  Stem Cells has been re-organized, updated, clarified and simplified.  It looks great.  There are new images/diagrams and better explanations.  Even though the drama of Obama's new guidelines has died off, the field of stem cell research is buzzing with new therapies becoming reality and constant basic research in stem cell biology.

No membership required.  I want you to be able to look through the information without having your name attached to it (by joining a group).  If you don't visit, I encourage you to check out these two videos that provide visual examples of the powerful therapies we can expect from stem cell therapy.

To find the videos, visit the video page of ISSCR, and look for the Walking Rat and Beating Heart.  That rat received stem cell injections to treat a spinal cord injury.  He was able to walk again with some physical therapy!  The heart cells were made from embryonuic stem cells in a culture dish; they spontaneously beat in unison like a primitive heart. 

 

Tonya

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[shell81]

Nov. 16, 2009 at 11:50 PM

Thank you.. You put so much time and effort into your posts.

Thanks girl!

[arthistmom]

Nov. 17, 2009 at 6:01 PM

You're a natural at this teaching and sharing info thing, Tonya! Thanks!