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  1. Geron Announcement Throws Stem Cell Research into Question

    Wed, 16 Nov 2011

    trial using human embryonic stem cells , many investigators who once completely. The company, Geron , which pioneered the field Monday to drop its study on stem cells for spinal cord injury. Geron cited costs as the primary reason

  2. Peril, promise in induced stem cells

    Sun, 15 May 2011

    more. Unlike embryonic stem cells , induced ones can be research on human embryonic stem cells to ones from already On the plus side, a Geron Corp ., clinical trial of Memorial Hospital. Induced stem cells went around this fight

  3. Medical Milestone: Genetics Company Begins First Embryonic Stem-Cell Treatment on Patient

    Mon, 11 Oct 2010

    that embryonic stem cells could repair and CEO of Geron Corporation , the company Scientists from Geron injected the the embryonic stem cells helped repair experiment may help Geron 's stock price Meanwhile, adult stem cells have already

  4. Stem Cells Likely to Help Genetic Disorders First

    Tue, 5 Jan 2010

    discovered using human embryonic stem cells in this way. This is not to human clinical trial using stem cells . California-based Geron Corp . was given approval to use stem cells to try to repair spinal cord

  5. Health Highlights: Aug. 19, 2009

    Wed, 19 Aug 2009

    trial using embryonic stem cells has been delayed by the Administration, the Geron Corporation announced Tuesday. The cells made from embryonic stem cells into the site of spinal study to proceed after Geron provided data from dose

  6. Final Rules Broaden Pool for Stem Cell Research

    Mon, 6 Jul 2009

    The scientific hope is that stem cells may, at some point in the human trial using embryonic stem cells as a medical treatment. Geron Corp ., a California-based biotech permission to implant embryonic stem cells in eight to 10 paraplegic

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  1. NIH May Ease Some, But Not All, Stem Cell Restrictions

    Fri, 17 Apr 2009

    supports biomedical research on stem cells and has encouraged strong human trial using embryonic stem cells as a medical treatment. Geron Corp ., a California-based biotech the OK to implant embryonic stem cells in eight to 10 paraplegic

  2. Q&A: Stem cell study enters new era

    Tue, 10 Mar 2009

    and some portion will go to stem cells research. "We just want a fair so-called induced pluripotent stem cells ? A: These cells, which look transplant organs might spring from stem cells . Geron Corp . in January received Food and

  3. Obama Lifts Ban on Stem Cell Research

    Mon, 9 Mar 2009

    to explore these remarkable stem cells , learn from them and possibly human trial using embryonic stem cells as a medical treatment. Geron Corp ., a California-based biotech the OK to implant embryonic stem cells in eight to 10 paraplegic

  4. Obama to End Stem Cell Ban Monday

    Sat, 7 Mar 2009

    to explore these remarkable stem cells , learn from them and possibly human trial using embryonic stem cells as a medical treatment. Geron Corp ., a California-based biotech the OK to implant embryonic stem cells in eight to 10 paraplegic

  5. Scientists Heartened at Prospect of End to Stem Cell Ban

    Mon, 9 Feb 2009

    using embryonic stem cells as a medical treatment. Geron Corp ., a California-based implant embryonic stem cells in eight to 10 said embryonic stem cells "are mainly of recent approval for Geron is really very

  6. New Prez, New Studies: New Era for Stem Cells ?

    Sun, 25 Jan 2009

    human embryonic stem cells , researchers are California based Geron Corp . won FDA approval potential of embryonic stem cells is a promising understanding which stem cells work, how they FDA approval of Geron 's trial. But

  7. CLEM'S CHRONICLE:OBAMA,STIMULUS STEM CELLS

    Fri, 23 Jan 2009

    nomination. TESTING STEM CELLS -The future, or at actually test embryonic stem cells on people. The lucky federal approval? The Geron Corporation , a Menlo Park, California on testing embryonic stem cells against blindness

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  1. Medical Breakthrough: A Stem Cell First

    Mon, 11 Oct 2010

    promise that embryonic stem cells could repair damaged now part of embryonic stem cells been injected into with procedures. Scientists from Geron Corp . company conducting injected with embryonic stem cells . But the company is

    Geron Corp found at 0:59

    cell research for the first time ever doctors have injected human embryonic stem cells . Into a patient with a spinal cord injury. Embryonic stem cells have been at the center of an intense national debate and tonight the first chance for doctors to see. If they might indeed work in humans David Wright on today's breakthrough. For years scientists have held out the promise that embryonic stem cells could repair damaged spinal -- Actor Christopher Reeves died waiting for a cure. -- never until now part of embryonic stem cells been injected into with human beings. -- this is the dawn of a new era in medical therapeutics. We're leaving behind the days of using pills to treat symptoms. And entering a new era where were using living human cells. In this case cells obtained from human embryos discarded from in vitro fertilization procedures. Scientists from Geron Corp . -- company conducting the trial injected the first human test subject Friday in this small hospital in Atlanta. They'll add one new patient per month for the next year. The company won FDA approval after promising results among lab rats rats with little use of their hind legs were able to walk again -- -- -- weeks after being injected with embryonic stem cells . But the company is playing down expectations for the human trial. They first have to prove between male clients say. With any new product. There are always unanticipated. Risks all of the new patients in his first clinical trial will receive low doses of stem cells . All of them are paralyzed from the waist down. He's human volunteers will have to be recruited over time right after suffering
  2. Trapped Chilean Miners a Day Away From Freedom

    Mon, 11 Oct 2010

    promise that embryonic stem cells could repair damaged now part of embryonic stem cells been injected into a procedures. Scientists from Geron Corp . company conducting injected with embryonic stem cells . But the company is

    Geron Corp found at 4:13

    cell research. For the first time ever doctors have injected human embryonic stem cells . Into a patient with a spinal cord injury. Embryonic stem cells have been at the center of an intense national debate and tonight the first chance for doctors to see. If they might indeed work in humans David Wright on today's break. -- For years scientists have held out the promise that embryonic stem cells could repair damaged spinal -- Actor Christopher Reeves died waiting for a cure. -- never until now part of embryonic stem cells been injected into a human being. Well this is the dawn of a new era in medical therapeutics. We're leaving behind the days of using pills to treat symptoms. And entering a new era where were using living human cells. In this case cells obtained from human embryos discarded from in vitro fertilization procedures. Scientists from Geron Corp . -- company conducting the trial rejected the first human test subject Friday in this small hospital in Atlanta. They'll add one new patient per month for the next year. The company won FDA approval after promising results among lab rats rats with little use of their hind legs were able to walk again -- -- weeks after being injected with embryonic stem cells . But the company is playing down expectations for the human trial. They first have to prove between -- -- -- With any new product. There are always unanticipated. Risks all of the new patients in this first clinical trial will receive low doses of stem cells all of them are paralyzed from the waist down. He's human volunteers will have to be recruited over time right after suffering
  3. Stem Cell Study Breakthrough

    Fri, 23 Jan 2009

    Using human embryonic stem cells to treat acute spinal cord lines of human embryonic stem cells are for the most part derived trial is safety and of Geron can show that it's safe derived from embryonic stem cells into patients. That will

    Stem Cells found at 0:10, 0:53, 1:57

    FDA has approved for testing. The first treatment derived from human embryonic stem cells . It is designed to repair spinal cord injuries and to prevent permanent paralysis that has to be injected. Within fourteen days of
    gave clearance for the world's first human clinical trial. Using human embryonic stem cells to treat acute spinal cord injury. Scientists say -- inject concoction of the cells into rats with spinal cord injuries the rats
    concerns about this kind of science. The current lines of human embryonic stem cells are for the most part derived from. Living human embryos that were destroyed. And then the cells put in the dish. And
  4. Stem Cell Drug Approved for Human Trial

    Fri, 23 Jan 2009

    Using human embryonic stem cells to treat acute spinal cord lines of human embryonic stem cells are for the most part derived happened for many many years. Geron has filed 22000. Documents debate in this country that stem cells many many dreams and associate

    Stem Cells found at 0:11, 0:44, 1:48

    FDA has approved for testing the first drug derived from human embryonic stem cells . It's designed to repair spinal cord injuries and cure paralysis. Could this be the dawn of a new era here's ABC's Sharon
    gave clearance for the world's first human clinical trial. Using human embryonic stem cells to treat acute spinal cord injury. Scientists say by inject concoction of the cells -- the rats with spinal cord injuries the
    concerns about this kind of science. The current lines of human embryonic stem cells are for the most part derived from. Living human embryos that were destroyed. And then the cells put in the dish. And
  5. Webcast: Obama's Rescue Package, Pope on YouTube, 'Che' Review

    Fri, 23 Jan 2009

    Drug Administration has given an American Biotech company. Approval to Begin human trials using embryonic stem cells . California based Geron will inject some new cells derived from embryonic cells in about ten patients with spinal cord injuries

    Stem Cells found at 0:24

    given an American Biotech company. Approval to Begin human trials using embryonic stem cells . California based Geron will inject some new cells derived from embryonic cells in about ten patients with spinal cord injuries. President Obama is also expected
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  1. PHOTO: This Aug. 10, 2001 file photo, shows the exterior of stem cell research leader Geron Corporation, a biotechnology firm, in Melo Park, Calif.

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