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NEWS ABOUT: Advanced Cell Technology Inc.

Advanced Cell Technology Inc. stories: 3 news summaries

 Safer Stem Cells Bring 
 Real-Life Treatments Closer 

New possibility of regrown tissue without risk of rejection

May 29, 09 11:34 AM CDT
(Newser) - In a development that brings practical applications of manufactured stem cells closer than ever, scientists have created stem-like cells using human skin cells, Reuters reports. "After a few more flight tests—in order to assure everything is working properly—it should be ready for commercial use," a researcher... More »

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stem cell research • stem cells • virus • Harvard Stem Cell Institute • Advanced Cell Technology Inc. • embryonic stem cells

 Tech Predictions—From 1968 

Seeing a future full of computers and four hour work days

Nov 20, 08 7:31 AM CST
(Newser) - In 1968 a science fiction writer made some predictions about what 2008 might look like on Nov. 18, 2008. Take a step back into the future with this list from Sci Fi:
  1. Online shopping: Long before Al Gore invented the Internet, he predicted shoppers would pay their bills
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health • global warming • email • space travel • predictions • cars • computers • Advanced Cell Technology Inc.

 Scientists Grow Blood
 From Stem Cells

Major breakthrough in controversial field

Aug 20, 08 8:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - Scientists have manufactured human blood in a laboratory using embryonic stem cells, reports the Los Angeles Times. The project represents a major technical breakthrough in the controversial area of stem cell research. Researchers made significant quantities of several blood types, but still have a number of hurdles ahead before producing... More »

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stem cell research • University of Illinois • American Red Cross • University of Minnesota • Mayo Clinic • human blood • Stem Cell Institute • red blood cells • Advanced Cell Technology Inc. • Einstein College of Medicine • globin

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