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Cryo-Cell alleges Duke acted “fraudulently” related to pediatric cord cell dealCord blood banker Cryo-Cell and Duke have had a long-running agreement. The potentially multi-million dollar deal has focused on the development of possible umbilical cord blood therapies for pediatric patients. A major first goal has been to open an infusion clinic, which I have been very skeptical about for various…
Beyond naming: embryo models and the importance of public dialogue
Who decides what to name something new in science like “human embryo models”? Also, not to get too philosophical right …
Weekly reads: hit pause on human life, CIRM pause, 23andMe data, blast from the past
Remember cryonics, the idea that you could hit pause on human life? This relies on the super-cold power of liquid …
Readers’ question: do stem cells for Long COVID make sense including for brain fog?
Do stem cells for Long COVID make sense including for associated brain issues? Two readers of The Niche asked me …
Liveyon made $21.6 million says DOJ; leader gets 3 years prison for stem cell activities
Back in late August, Liveyon leader John Kosolcharoen pleaded to federal charges on stem cells. What was Liveyon? Liveyon was …
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