U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney is reaching out to the evangelical community here in the U.S. and there’s a stem cell connection. Apparently he’s been doing this for a half dozen years…. How’s that going? What do they talk about? Romney, himself of the Mormon faith, has been working hard to convince American evangelicals that …
Radical Islam, stem cells, & Romney Mormon faith Read More »
Dr. Leigh Turner, who always seems ahead of the curve on breaking news regarding Celltex, reported today that Celltex has filed a Form D with the SEC. This filing by Celltex points toward some strategies moving forward for the company and in my opinion shows some very smart moves. Amongst these actions include hiring new …
Celltex SEC filing reveals smart moves & strategy for a path forward Read More »
I was critical earlier this week in a post of what I perceived to be the over-the-top reaction to the whole Higgs Boson situation and press fest. I went so far as to call it “hysteria” or one could say “Higgstery“. In turn, I was criticized for that blog post for being too critical and spoiling people’s …
The metaformin story is very interesting, but why show picture of Bartolo Colon who got dubious stem cell treatment for arm injury? Some stem cell scientists express concerns about Osiris; see article by Alexey. Sweat gland story is interesting. Stem cells for heart disease is a key, exciting area, but still early days….still definitely one to watch! I have trouble …
TGIF: stem cell headlines according to Google & my take on them Read More »
For the first time to my knowledge, patients have sued a dubious stem cell clinic (RNL Bio) for fraud. As one stem cell expert has put it (see below), now there is “blood in the water”. RNL Bio of Korea has reportedly (hat tip to Leigh Turner) just been sued for fraud by patients related to stem …
Korean stem cell clinic sued by patients in U.S. for fraud Read More »
I wish I had a T-shirt like the one at right below that I made up. I already hate the Higgs Boson and I’m not even sure it exists. Neither are the scientists who today reported they might have discovered it to much fanfare. Today’s hysteria and hype is based on the reported, kinda maybe sort of …
Higgs hysteria & faster-than-light debacle reveal today’s voodoo Physics Read More »
As I’ve been writing this blog for the last couple years it has served as a catalyst for me to meet dozens of really interesting people. One such person is Lee Buckler, a true stem cell industry guru. Given all the complex events of late in the stem cell field, I asked Lee if he …
Great interview with Lee Buckler on stem cell industry, regulatory issues, and Celltex Read More »
What does the future hold for the privately-held Texas stem cell clinic, Celltex, that had given Governor Perry a stem cell transplant? I put up a poll a few days ago asking this question and the results have been striking. By way of background, it’s been a complicated few weeks for Celltex. Almost a month ago, I …
Poll indicates major pessimism on future of Texas stem cell clinic, Celltex Read More »
Celltex is that adult stem cell company that treated Governor Perry and upwards of 80 other people with stem cell products that they grew in their lab in Texas. I wonder what the leadership of Celltex is thinking right now about its FDA audit, their future, and that pesky professor/blogger in California…what’s his name? I …
Celltex has issued a press release (PR), entitled “Company Pioneering Regenerative Medicine Services Invited FDA to Inspect Lab” on their FDA audit in response to the reaction in the media and stem cell community about it. I view this PR as a step in the right direction–more openness! There is a lot of info in …