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Remembering Eli Broad
The ISSCR is saddened to learn of the death of Eli Broad, a philanthropist who greatly influenced the field of stem cell science…
The ISSCR Comments on Public and Stakeholder Consultations for the Revision of the EU BTC Legislation
The ISSCR shared its comments on public and stakeholder consultations for the revision of the European Union’s (EU) legislation on blood, tissues, and cells (BTC) with the Directorate-General for Health and Food SafetyEuropean Commission.
Miniaturized Models of Neuron-Muscle Interactions Give Insight in ALS
Skeletal muscles enable voluntary movements and are controlled by a special type of neurons called motor neurons, which make direct contact with skeletal muscles through so-called neuromuscular junctions (NMJs)…
The ISSCR Honors Earth Day
Public invited to learn about stem cells and global sustainability
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) scientific series, Stem Cells and Global Sustainability, is open to the public this week in honor of Earth Day. Animal agriculture, a main contributor to global deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions, is estimated to be the second largest cause of human-made global warming. Global warming is one of the most significant threats to biodiversity on the planet. Stem cell research and its application has the potential to remedy these problems.
ISSCR Applauds Reversal of U.S. Policies Restricting Fetal Tissue Research
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), the largest professional organization of stem cell researchers from around the world, applauds HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra for lifting the restrictions on research using fetal tissue. ISSCR President Christine Mummery released the following statement..
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