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These special somatic cells are primitive, undeveloped research darlings that have the remarkable potential to differentiate into many different cell types.

Stem cells from a person's skin, bone marrow and nose are being used to develop treatments without the ethical and health-risk complications of embryonic cells.

Adult stem cell therapy uses stem cells collected from fat and implanted in injured areas to treat arthritis, soft tissue orthopedic injuries and fractures in dogs.

Stem cell therapies are used to treat chronic and congential conditions and promise a future bright with hope too in cosmetic treatments. But just not yet.

Cancer stem cells represent a very small percentage of total tumor growth, but may be the primary cause of cancer spread and resistance to treatments.

A new experimental procedure discovered may one day lead to human male fertility treatments. Scientists learning to differentiate stem cells from marrow to proto-sperm.

The recently discovered induced pluripotent stem cells, or IPS cells, seem to be just as promising as embryonic stem cells without any of the ethical drawbacks.

Free from the controversy associated with embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells are readily available and show benefits for autoimmune disorders and various cancers.

What is cord blood banking? Should parents store their child's cord blood stem cells? What does it cost? How do you donate? This article series has the answers.

Stem cells can be extracted from your baby's umbilical cord blood and stored for future medical need. Find out how cord blood is collected and banked.

How are stem cells stored? How can you donate your baby's cord blood to a public bank? What happens when the cells are needed for transplant? Here are the answers.

All stems perform three basic functions: support of the leaves and flowers, fluid transport between leaves and roots, and food storage.

Scientists have created ES cells without destroying an embryo or cloning a patient.

Stem cell therapy - fact not fiction, researchers around the globe are striving to untangle the secrets of these master cells.

The theory behind using vaccinations is simple; they are used to boost a body's immune system against problematic antigens and in this case, cancerous cells.

Many times, the STEM fields get a lot of publicity and financial support, especially in higher education, but what are the STEM fields and why are they so essential?

This tasty and useful part of fresh basil is usually thrown away. Save the stems and maximize this precious herb of summer!

Volunteers can donate Bone Marrow or Stem Cells by joining national registries. What does donating Stem Cells or Bone Marrow involve?

More study necessary to determine how safe and effective stem cell therapy is for dogs with tendon, ligament and joint injuries as well as degenerative spinal diseases.

Currently, more than 200,000 units of cord blood are stored by public and private cord blood banks. Read on to find out why it is saved and how to donate.

Scientists at the University of New South Wales in Australia have developed a breakthrough method which keeps stem cells alive much longer than previously possible.

Researchers have discovered that the protein Wnt7a improves stem cell growth in skeletal muscle - a discovery that may help people with degenerative muscle conditions.

Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT) a process that scientists use to initiate cloning is being used to create stem cells.

A bio technology firm in Korea has developed a method of obtaining protein from placenta stem cells to use in cosmetic products.

A large percentage of stem cells exist in the bone marrow. A person also has a few that cycle from the marrow into the bloodstream from time to time.

Stem cell implants are a new form of cosmetic surgery. This article explores the pros and cons compared to silicone implants, what it costs, and where to get treatment.

Umbilical cord blood is easy to harvest. The stem cells found in this blood can now be used to treat over 40 diseases. This article includes a list of those diseases.

Stems come in two varieties: soft, green herbaceous stems or hard woody stems.

Science, technology, engineering, and math education programs are increasing the number of adults entering career fields with a critical shortage of workers.

Umbilical cord blood is a tissue that contains stem cells. Umbilical cord blood banking can replace bone marrow collection when these cord stem cells are needed.

Embryonic stem cell research is ongoing, but has ethical issues. Adult stem cells offer new possibilities, i.e. give them embryonic-like traits, but bring new questions

Spring is the ideal time for American Gardeners to take divisions of perennials, spring bulbs, grasses and even multistemmed shrubs. All are easy to do when the plants emerge in the spring.

In addition to its many other benefits, new research shows that breastmilk contains stem cells. This finding may offer an ethical alternative to embryonic stem cells.

Umbilical cord blood contains stem cells that can be used to treat blood related disorders later in the child's life.

All stems perform three basic functions: support of the leaves and flowers, fluid transport between leaves and roots, and food storage.

"This cabbage, these carrots, these potatoes, these onions all will become me. Such a tasty fact!" (Mike Garofalo)

Together with the Earthly Branches, the Heavenly Stems are the Chinese traditional way of recording time and, accordingly, the chronological sequence of events.

On 3/9/2009 President Obama of the USA issued a Presidential Order that permits federal funding for studies of embryonic stem cells. What is the meaning and significance?

The horizontal pattern in the moribana style of Japanese flower arranging makes a low design that can be viewed from all sides.

The ancient Chinese used the planet Jupiter to mark the passage of time, "year". The commonly used name for Jupiter is thus "year star" in the Chinese language.

Age-related macular degeneration may one day be treated by injecting stem cell-derived photoreceptors into the eye, which has been shown to work in mice.

Researchers used magnetic coating to deliver stem cells to injured hearts. The cells, derived from bone marrow, can help in rebuilding the tissue after a heart attack.

Save money and have fun growing your own roses from cuttings. It's fun, easy and usually take 2-4 weeks.

Cellular reprogramming of stem cells paves the way for the regeneration of diseased body parts.

Voluntary bone marrow or hematopoietic stem cell donations take place with related or unrelated donors. What are the motivations and pressures behind this altruistic act?

Scientists at Newcastle University in the UK have grown human sperm from embryonic stem cells in the hope that this will help men facing infertility.

Many opponents of abortion and stem cell research believe that both procedures involve taking life. Yet, the two procedures have differing ethical rationales.

Due to its highly phototropic nature, Salvia Divinorum can easily be grown for clones.

Layering can occur when plant stems that are still attached to their roots come in contact with the soil or other rooting medium.

Botanically known as Narcissi, commonly known as daffodils, these springtime flowers are among the most cost-effective, trouble-free, and enduring perennials.