In this issue:  Science   |  Abstracts  |  Industry News   |  Policy Subscribe   |   Unsubscribe    TOP STORIES New Tool Isolates RNA Within Specific Cells University of Oregon biologists provide quick, precise view of cell development and gene expression. SPECIAL FEATURE VIDEO: Isolate Specific Cell Types from Human Blood SCIENCE Using High-precision Laser Tweezers to Juggle Cells Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have developed a new method to study single cells while exposing them to controlled environmental changes. How an Enzyme Tells Stem Cells which Way to Divide University of Oregon biochemists report a mechanism dictating cell division is not a long cascade of events. Aastrom Proactively Places Phase II IMPACT-DCM Clinical Trial On Hold Following Report of Serious Adverse Event Aastrom Biosciences, Inc. recently announced that the Company has temporarily suspended enrollment and patient treatment in its U.S. Phase II IMPACT-DCM clinical trial following a report that a patient died at home after being released from the hospital following treatment in the trial. Stem Cells Transplanted From Marrow Into Heart May Improve Heart's Performance Researchers are carrying out clinical tests with patients who have suffered from a severe heart attack, with implantations of the patient's stem cells. Activated Stem Cells in Damaged Lungs Could be First Step Toward Cancer Stem cells that respond after a severe injury in the lungs of mice may be a source of rapidly dividing cells that lead to lung cancer, according to a team of American and British researchers. Visit our events page to stay up to date with the latest events in the cell, gene and immunotherapy community. ABSTRACTS Neural Induction in Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells by Co-culturing with Chicken Somites This study reports the influence of the co-culture of alginate bead-encapsulated somites isolated from chick embryos on neural differentiation in mouse embryonic stem cells-derived embryoid bodies. [Stem Cells and Development] Efficient Hematopoietic Differentiation of Human Embryonic Stem Cells on Stromal Cells Derived from Hematopoietic Niches In this study, the researchers investigated whether coculture with monolayers of cells derived from mouse AGM and fetal liver, or with stromal cell lines derived from these tissues, can enhance hESC hematopoietic differentiation. [Cell Stem Cell] A Novel Embryonic Stem Cell Line Derived from the Common Marmoset Monkey (Callithrix jacchus) Exhibiting Germ Cell-like Characteristics The cjes001 cells represent a new pluripotent ESC line with evidence for enhanced spontaneous differentiation potential into germ cells. [Human Reproduction] Differential Requirement for Nucleostemin in Embryonic Stem Cell and Neural Stem Cell Viability The molecular basis of nucleostemin function, one of proteins that are enriched in many types of stem cells, in early mouse embryos remains largely unknown, and the role of nucleostemin in tissue stem cells has not been examined by gene targeting analyses due to the early embryonic lethality of nucleostemin null animals. [Stem Cells] Scaffold-Free Human Cardiac Tissue Patch Created from Embryonic Stem Cells Here the researchers report a novel and scalable method to generate scaffold-free human cardiac tissue patches. [Tissue Engineering: Part A] Use of Adipose Stem Cells and Polylactide Discs for Tissue Engineering of the Temporomandibular Joint Disc In the present study, the researchers fabricated bilayer biodegradable polylactide (PLA) discs comprising a non-woven mat of poly(L/D)lactide (P(L/D)LA) 96/4 and a P(L/DL)LA 70/30 membrane plate. [Journal of the Royal Society Interface] INDUSTRY Victoria, Australia and California Form Stem Cell Alliance Victorian Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings announced four collaborative grants between Victorian and Californian teams. UC Davis Opens Horse Stem Cell Lab The Regenerative Medicine Laboratory at the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital allows for processing, culturing and storing stem cells for horses. Oklahoma Stem Cell Research Gets $5.5M The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust board voted Monday to contribute $5.5 million to adult stem cell research. Novocell Awarded Patent for Innovative Stem Cell Therapy for Diabetes Novocell, Inc. recently announced that it has received U.S. Patent No. 7,534,608 with method claims covering the Company's innovative stem cell therapy for the production of functional pancreatic, insulin producing cells from human embryonic stem cells. Stem Cell Therapeutics Announces Issuance of Additional US Patent for Use of Prolactin Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. has been issued United States Patent No. 7,534,765 covering methods of using of prolactin for enhancing the formation of oligodendendrocytes in vivo. Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. Releases Encouraging Clinical Results and Provides Corporate Update Stem Cell Therapeutics has decided to commence the modified Phase IIb REGENESIS clinical stroke trial as soon as possible, with the goal of completing patient enrollment by the end of 2009. £4m Grant for Stem Cell Research A £4 million British Government grant has been awarded to scientists conducting research into stem cell treatments for broken bones. POLICY Ac"cell"erate Your Research with the NIH Stimulus Package and Robosep(R) New Democratic Coalition Proposes Independent Panel To Oversee Comparative Effectiveness Research Members of the moderate New Democratic Coalition on Tuesday proposed legislation (HR 2502) that would establish a non-governmental, independent office to oversee research efforts to compare the effectiveness of medical treatments. New Rules on Stem Cells Threaten Current Research Many proponents of federal stem cell funding have concluded that the plan could have the opposite effect, putting off-limits for federal support much of the research underway, including work that the Bush administration endorsed.  Learn more about Embryonic Stem Cell News:  Archives  |  Events   |  Subscribe   |  Contact Us This email was sent by: Connexon Creative 400-570 W. 7th Avenue Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 1B3 Canada