US District Judge Royce Lamberth just ruled that funding for embryonic stem cell research doesn’t violate federal law, clearing the way for more study. This is huge news for doctors, patients and President Obama. Sucks if you’re a religious conservative.
Dutch Scientists say they’re about a year away from producing beef mince grown from stem cells – without the need to kill any animals. Say hello to “vitro meat”.
Science – cool when it’s invisible and behind closed doors, but much, much cooler when it produces spectacular photos. Lucky for all of us, Popular Science has a stunning gallery of the year’s best. Check below for our favourite picks.
Burns that previously would take months to heal are being mended faster than ever, thanks to the power of our own stem cells.
Researchers at the University of Utah have been running trials that mix a concentrate of platelets and progenitor cells with calcium and thrombin to create a Jello-like substance accelerates the healing process and, eventually, may make scarring a thing of the past. [KSL via Engadget]
