June 3 - Successful legislative session! Bills hindering stem cell research in Texas have been successfully defeated.
April 22 - We wish to thank the House members responsible for ensuring that language banning state funding for embryonic stem cell research in Texas did not make it into the House version of Senate Bill 1. View press release here.
April 21 - Our President David Bales, Lorraine Chammah from TAMR, and Laure Templeton from Juvenile Diabetes spoke in favor of Representative Homer's bill [HB 1190] banning human reproductive cloning. Coverage from the Houston Chronicle.
April 9 - A group of committed citizens including members of TSCR and TAMR are standing by the Senate Finance Committee so they can testify against a bill that would stop the state from funding embryonic stem cell research in Texas. View report from News 8 Austin.
April 2 - TSCR strongly supports Senators Kirk Watson and Judith Zaffirini in their efforts to remove rider 17.13 on Senate Bill 1, which would ban any state funding for embryonic stem cell research. View the press release.
March 31 - TSCR opposed Senator Ogden's budget rider, which attempts to block state funding for stem cell research. View the press release.
March 12 - Our chairman, David Bales, testifies before the at the Texas Senate in favor of SB 73, relating to the establishment of a adult stem cell research program in Texas.
3rd annual Swingin' and Singin' for Cures benefit wrap-up!
On Friday, October 17, 2008, we wrapped up our 3rd annual charity golf, BBQ competition & music jam fest at the Butler Pitch and Putt in Austin, Texas. Thanks to all the sponsors and participants.
Stem Cell Day 2009 at the Texas Capitol!
Join us January 22, 2009 for a luncheon and private meetings with Representatives and Senators to talk about stem cell research.
Texans for Stem Cell Research (TSCR) is a non-profit educational organization.
Check the detailed information from the desk of the President: Click here (.pdf)
Purpose
To research, report, and educate on social and economic questions
facing the State of Texas, and their effect on the long-term
prosperity and well-being of the citizens and businesses of
our State.
Featured News
Scientists Find New Way to Create Stem Cells - April 23
A possible medical breakthrough! (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have converted adult cells into embryonic-like stem cells by using chemical programming instead of genetic manipulation.
Obama Lifts Some Stem Cell Research Limits - April 17
The Obama administration announced Friday that it planned to lift some but not all federal financing restrictions on human embryonic stem cell research, drawing criticism both from abortion opponents and from scientists who had expected a more liberal policy.
Latest Stem Cell News
Teen death 'ordered from prison' - Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:31:07 GMT A Sheffield teenager was shot dead after a fellow gang member ordered his murder from inside prison, a court has heard.
Hysterectomies a stem cell source - Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:08:19 GMT Discarded fallopian tubes from hysterectomies could be a good source of donor stem cells, say researchers.
Wales to get scientific adviser - Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:03:40 GMT The Welsh Assembly Government is to appoint a chief scientific adviser, whose brief will include promoting maths and engineering.
Experts close to roots of greying - Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:16:43 GMT Scientists say they are closer to understanding exactly why we go grey with age.
Cancer-beating dog gets VIP tour - Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:57:47 GMT A cancer-beating collie is a special guest at a new treatment centre for animals which has officially opens its doors.
Pigs offer new stem cell source - Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:21:12 GMT Chinese scientists give cells from adult pigs the ability to turn into any human tissue, just like embryonic stem cells.
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