Topics will include a definition of stem cells, the personal benefits of stem cell science and the benefits of funding stem cell research in New Jersey. A panel will also discuss how stem cells are being used today and what diseases might be treatable with stem cells in the future. Admission is free, but space is limited and seats must be reserved. RANDOLPH -- County College of Morris will co-host the first regional Stem Cell Public Information Forum titled "Why Stem Cells?" on Tuesday,...

In the laboratory, the researchers induced corneal abnormalities that mimicked genetic eye mutations and then injected bone marrow stem cells into the corneas to see if they altered the mutations. This ability of marrow cells to "differentiate" into keratocan-producing cells might provide a means for treating abnormal corneal cell growth in people. The study with mice showed that bone marrow stem cells can switch roles and produce keratocan, a natural protein involved in the growth of the...

Deval Patrick's sweeping plan to invest $1 billion in biotechnology research and life sciences companies over the next 10 years is also about jobs. The state also will spend $25 million a year on research grants and another $25 million annually on tax credits for biotech companies that promise to create jobs in the Bay State. Many of the biotech companies are small ones. Christopher Perley, general manger of Wyeth in Andover, said the promise of a billion-dollar investment sends a strong...

Because many of the life sciences and biotech firms are small, they are hiring in small numbers. The closure provides a rare opportunity for the area's life sciences companies to scoop up talented people with valuable experience in areas such as pharmaceutical research and development, clinical and regulatory affairs and business development. The company, which is developing products to prevent and treat infections and infectious diseases, advertised last December for a couple of clinical...

A sponge-like collagen frame, cut into the shape and size of the missing cartilage, is then inserted, anda little of the pateint's own blood serum --which includes growth factor that can turn the masenchymal stem cells from the bleeding bone into cartilage cells -- is injected as well. The newly transplanted cells need to be supported in the body by animal collagens, which provide a sponge-like structure for the cultivated cartilage cells to grow on. Micro-fracturing and stem cells. Now,...

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A number of researchers are now investigating whether these cells cause disease or fight it, and whether most of us are living with our mothers and don't know it. They are most likely some kind of stem cells -- which have the ability to become different cell types -- but no one knows for sure. It is well known that we each inherit half of our genetic material from our mothers, and the other half from our fathers -- the mixture helps make us who we are. While we all may have some of our...

It's the ideal place for biotech firms that are looking for customers, investors and partners -- in other words, every biotech company. Once you get a cluster of companies in one industry, it attracts others because it means a community of skilled workers and access to necessary resources. Harris said it's a gift to have the showcase just a couple of hours' drive from southern Maine, especially for smaller companies that would be daunted by the expense of sending people and displays to,...

Professor at the Department of Molecular Biology at University of Aarhus iNANO center, J rgen Kjems states, Being part of this research project and collaborating with the top scientists from IT University of Copenhagen and CLC bio will provide us with innovative and valuable tools as well as input for new and ground-breaking research into RNA-based diseases. Professor at the Department of Molecular Biology at University of Aarhus iNANO center, J rgen Kjems states, Being part of this...