![]() | Everything You Wanted To Know About Stem Cells... But... Google Tech Talks July 31, 2007 ABSTRACT Stem cell technology and the debate surrounding it has generated a great deal of excitement and controversy in recent years. The field is surrounded by misconceptions, hype and yet very significant potential. In this talk we'll cover: defining what are stem cells really and where do they come from... the differences between embryonic stem cells and 'adult stem cells' (i.e. derived from our own bone marrow, fat, umbilical cord blood, placentas and even our kids teeth) and emerging technologies to utilize these cells in powerful and novel ways. We'll cover current clinical uses of stem cells, ongoing clinical trials in regenerative medicine (i.e. using... |
![]() | STEM CELL RESEARCH BREAKTHROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2007 PBS NEWS HOUR |
![]() | Sam Harris - Stem Cells and Morality A section from Sam Harris' talk at the Beyond Belief 2 conference. Harris argues that religion obscures moral intuitions, using the case of stem cells. Check out The Science Network at http://thesciencenetwork.org/ |
![]() | Samsung LE32R87 TV Review - CNET.co.uk To help maintain its lead in the 32-inch LCD TV market, Samsung has tweaked the design of one of its most successful models, emphasising the piano-black curves. Even better, you get three HDMI inputs and a gaming mode to get the best out of your console. For the full review click here http://tinyurl.com/2kxwgs |
![]() | Gaau Ji Clip (dumplings) short clip of the movie Gaau Ji, directed by Fruit Chan. |
![]() | Stem Cell Primer Amaze your friends. Learn all about stem cells in 2-1/2 minutes or less. This is the ending of a weekly show. |
![]() | Will medical research finally benefit humans instead of rats From Steven Edwards in Charleston, SC: In 1996, I became paralyzed from the neck down -- dependent on a machine to breath for me. Time has passed, but as with most chronic disabling conditions, medical research benefits rats and other rodents while humans continue to suffer. All of you support embryonic stem-cell research, and Senator Clinton supports redoubling the NIH budget -- both of which are good -- but what about humans? How will you ensure that research findings benefit us? Animals benefitting from research is wonderful, but being a second-class citizen to rodents gets tiring. // The smilies came from ODP's free smilies directory: http://www.google.com/Top/Computers/Graphics/Web/Free/Smilies/ The rats from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eYyT_R5Br0 |
![]() | Del Elliott points out adult stem cell benefits At the hearing on Jan. 25, 2006 at Annapolis, Maryland, Delegate DONALD B. ELLIOTT Republican, District 4B, Carroll & Frederick Counties told representatives of a diabetes group that adult stem cell research would most likely help their illness. |
![]() | George Ajjan on "New Jersey Now" - Stem Cell Research Discussing the 2007 stem cell research NJ ballot referendum defeat during a November 11, 2007 appearance opposite Democrat lobbyist Leroy Jones of 1868 Public Affairs on WWOR Channel 9 Sunday program "New Jersey Now". |
![]() | Chris Bell on stem cell research Chris Bell, Democratic nominee for Texas Governor, discusses stem cell research at a recent rally in front of the capitol in Austin. Bell is a strong advocate for state funding for stem cell research. |