Based on our current understanding of cell biology and strong supporting evidence from previous experiences, different types of human stem cell populations are capable of undergoing differentiation... More > or trans-differentiation into functionally and biologically active cells for use in therapeutic purposes. So far, progress regarding the use of both in vitro and in vivo regenerative medicine models already offers hope for the application of different types of stem cells as a powerful new therapeutic option to treat different diseases that were previously considered to be untreatable. Remarkable achievements in cell biology resulting in the isolation and characterization of various stem cells and progenitor cells has increased the expectation for the development of a new approach to the treatment of genetic and developmental human diseases. Due to the fact that currently stem cells and umbilical cord banks are so strictly defined and available,..< Less
Exploring the controvertial themes of the turn of the 21st century, artist Sylvain Chamberlain provokes thought and questions the ethics of clones, genome engineering, and stem cell research.
THE BATTLE OVER STEM CELLS explains one of the hottest topics in politics and science today to the non-technical reader. What is at issue with embryonic stem cell research? Do the stem cells of... More > embryos show promise of being agents of healing? What about non-destructive, adult stem cells? What is the value of human life before birth? The Bible, the consistent, unanimous teachings of Christianty, and modern scientific breakthroughs are all brought together in this enlightening and timely booklet. Essential reading for anyone interested in the ethical implications of biological research.< Less
Jame is a serial killer animal rights activist... until he gets caught and is sentenced to become a guinea pig at the McDahl Genetic Research Facility where he is tortured by two really horrible... More > laboratory assistants. Until one day something fucked up happens and Jame finds himself on the most disgusting, disturbing journey he could ever imagine.
Another reloaded children's classic that is NOT FOR CHILDREN.< Less
Doctor Jennifer Gallagher joined the Florida Boys and Girls Motorcycle Club which engages in a large number of rides in Florida. This was soon after she secured the position of associate... More > administrator of a hospital in Ocoee Florida. She was the proud owner a Harley-Davidson’s 2008 Rocker, spoken of as a stretch, alluding to the motorcycle chopper’s profile. She was 31. She met Wade in an Orlando bar frequented by bikers; for he too was a biker. They married and she bore him two children, Willis and Audrey. There togetherness ended; and Jennifer had come to acknowledge that he was her greatest love in the totality of her life. He consulted for business and government entities. He had a PhD in mathematics. They had to cope with a terrible neck injury that had come to smote one of them with a complete transection of the spinal cord and quadriplegia; and they both found solace in avidly seeking aspirations in stem cell developments.< Less
There are many physical factors that are often taken for granted during the culture of cells, including the topography and nature of the substrate, oxygen tension, temperature, etc. Furthermore, the... More > addition of exogenous factors to the culture medium and the development of co-culture models are of importance to more closely mimic the conditions cells experience in vivo. The aim of this symposium was to therefore recognise that the control of cell differentiation requires an in-depth understanding of the growth conditions and signals cells require in order to differentiate in a particular manner. This was exemplified by a carefully selected panel of speakers who will share their experiences of controlling cell growth and differentiation using a range of alternative approaches.< Less
There are many physical factors that are often taken for granted during the culture of cells, including the topography and nature of the substrate, oxygen tension, temperature, etc. Furthermore, the... More > addition of exogenous factors to the culture medium and the development of co-culture models are of importance to more closely mimic the conditions cells experience in vivo. The aim of this symposium was to therefore recognise that the control of cell differentiation requires an in-depth understanding of the growth conditions and signals cells require in order to differentiate in a particular manner. This was exemplified by a carefully selected panel of speakers who will share their experiences of controlling cell growth and differentiation using a range of alternative approaches.< Less
