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Researchers hope large numbers of very primitive, embryo-like structures will lead to new insights into early human development and ways to prevent miscarriages and birth defects.
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The Next IdeaCould the ancient search for the Fountain of Youth lead to Ann Arbor?That's where a company called Forever Labs is working to solve the…
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Michigan taxpayers may soon be able to support Alzheimer’s and ALS research with just a flick of a pen.Last week, the Michigan House passed a bill that…
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It took an intense campaign in Michigan in 2008 to get voters to approve proposal 2, allowing embryonic stem-cell research.On today's show we talk to a…
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Of all the medical diagnoses a physician can make, the diagnosis of ALS--amyotrophic lateral sclerosis--is one of the most devastating. Commonly known as…
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Around this time of year, we all try to do some spring cleaning.Well, it turns out that your brain does some of that too.Jun-Lin Guan, Ph.D, is a…
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Doctors at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit are looking into how well stem cells can repair damaged hearts.It’s part of a national study looking into…
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Six new human embryonic stem cell lines derived at the University of Michigan are available for federal research.University of…
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The stem cell research lab at the University of Michigan has reached a significant milestone.A stem cell line developed from a 5 day old human embryo…
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Embryonic stem cell research at the University of Michigan is an indirect winner in a federal court decision. A U.S. District judge today tossed out a…