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Study calls for end to age thresholds for prenatal genetic testing (pp 258, 276)
US research in this week's issue of THE LANCET challenges the health policies common in many countries in relation to maternal age and prenatal testing for chromosomal abnormalities such as Down's syndrome. Authors of the research conclude that current evidence does not support the conventional view that the balance between health risks and cost... view more... (2004-01-21)
First study of children born after in vitro maturation indicates the technique is safe
Children born after female eggs were matured in the laboratory are healthy, according to the first survey of babies born using this technique. Since 1997 doctors at the Fertility Clinic in Herlev, Denmark, have been helping women to have babies using a technique called in vitro maturation. This involves taking immature oocytes (eggs) from the... view more... (2003-06-27)
A protein in the eye may prevent immune response and protect eyes from disease
Scientists at The Schepens Eye Research Institute have discovered that a protein known as F4/80 found on immune cells in the eye and other parts of the body may have a function in the regulation of the body's immune response and protect delicate tissues that cannot survive the "inflammation" inherent in full-blown immunity. view more (2005-06-22)
Clinical study results using Aldagen's product to isolate cord blood stem cells presented at ASH
Aldagen, Inc. today announced the presentation of data from a clinical trial using its ALDESORT® product to isolate stem cells from cord blood. The trial is being conducted by Joanne Kurtzberg, MD, the Duke University physician who pioneered the use of umbilical cord blood as a treatment for fatal childhood cancers and genetic diseases in... view more... (2006-12-12)
Placental precursor stem cells require testosterone-free environment to survive
Trophoblast stem cells (TSCs), cells found in the layer of peripheral embryonic stem cells from which the placenta is formed, are thought to exhibit "immune privilege" that aids cell survivability and is potentially beneficial for cell and gene therapies. view more (2009-10-29)
Environmental chemicals implicated in cancer, say experts
New research at the University of Liverpool suggests that environmental contaminants, such as pesticides, are more influential in causing cancer than previously thought. view more (2006-03-20)
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