Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla Photo Source -- Bonilla's office

“After all, aren't we past the days
when we treat women like they are less capable than men of making
sound decisions for their own well-being? It's my body and my choice
if I want to donate a dozen of my eggs to science. Who knows -- maybe
it's my egg that will be used to find a cure for cancer.”

“That sperm-egg parity argument is so
bogus. When men donate sperm, they risk second thoughts about
unknown, random offspring, but they do not risk serious medical side
effects. Egg donation, on the other hand, can be hazardous to your
health. The New York Times reports, "Egg donors can suffer
serious side effects from the powerful hormones needed to generate
multiple eggs." And: "The most significant risk is ovarian
hyper-stimulation syndrome, which can cause bloating, abdominal pain
and, rarely, blood clots, kidney failure and other life-threatening
ailments."

“In practical terms, the bill would
bump up payments from hundreds to thousands of dollars. In Oregon —
which, like most states, does not have regulations governing egg
donation — women recently received $3,000–7,000 each for eggs
used in a study that created stem-cell
lines from cloned human embryos.”

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Biotechnology, Genetically Modified Crops and the Destruction of the Local ... Center for Research on Globalization Will the biotech companies ever give up on trying to sell Europe their genetically modified crops? Their latest PR man is the UK's Minister for the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Owen Paterson. His website (very bland ... GM Crops 'Safe And Beneficial', Says MinisterEagle Radio all 12 news articles »

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Sarasota, Florida (PRWEB) June 18, 2013

After almost 20 years of performing regenerative treatments in the field of non surgical orthopedics, Wellington Chen, M.D., will begin conducting clinical trials for many degenerative diseases using adipose-derived stem cell therapy in Sarasota, Florida. The independent review board of the International cell medicine society is responsible for overseeing these trials.

Advanced Rejuvenation will treat patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and osteoarthritis following the IRB-approved protocols. Advanced Rejuvenation will be using adult autologous stem cells, harvested from the patients own adipose (fat) tissue or bone marrow if fat is not available. Because patients are receiving their own cells, there is no risk of rejection. As of 2007, over 9,000 studies have shown the safety using these cell lines.

Autologous stem cell therapy are your bodies repair men. They are circulated throughout your body and as soon as there is a need for them, chemical messages trigger them to migrate to the area and do their magic. They are both immune modulating and also regenerative which makes them a great therapeutic agent for osteoarthritis and COPD. Numerous studies have shown them to have the capacity to grow new cartilage, muscle, ligaments, glands and even organs. We believe stem cell treatments will become the future of care for most orthopedic problems avoiding the need for surgery. With COPD, when stem cells are run into the blood stream through an IV they will mostly pass through the lungs. We are excited to be apart of these research studies.

Advanced Rejuvenation trained under scientist Kristin Comella, CEO of Stemlogix. She was recently named in the Wall Street Journal as one of the 50 most influential people on stem cell research. Advanced Rejuvenation will implement Stemlogixs patented extraction process, allowing for an exceptionally high yield and viability of stem cells from fat.

During the in-office and same day procedure, a mini liposuction is performed. A half of a cup of fat in harvested from around the abdominal region which produces approximately 8 million stem cells. The stem cells are isolated put back into the patients joints or with COPD via an IV infusion. Local anesthesia is all that is needed and pain medication can be prescribed but is rarely necessary.

Advanced Rejuvenation has treated various orthopedic conditions for 4 years using fat transfer and now offers these treatments to patients ranging from NFL players to retired golfers. If you would like more information, e-mail Advanced Rejuveantion at AskDrGecko(at)Gmail(dot)com or call our office.

About Advanced Rejuvenation

Advanced Rejuvenation is a multi specialty practice in Sarasota, Florida, specializing in regenerative treatments such as Stem Cell Treatments, Prolotherapy, Ozone Therapy, Naturopathic, Acupuncture, Chiropractic Functional Neurology, Osteopathy, Functional Medicine, Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)

Contact: Advanced Rejuvenation Phone: (941) 330-8553 E-mail: AskDrGecko(at)Gmail(dot)com Website: http://www.SarasotaStemCell.com Office address: 2033 Wood Street #210 Sarasota, Florida 34237

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Glowing Plants: Crowdsourced Genetic Engineering Project Ignites Controversy Yahoo! News It was the first time anyone had kick-started a genetic engineering project. The group had hit upon a new method for funding biotech, one that's faster, cheaper and requires less expertise than traditional grants or venture capital. Crowdsourcing does ... and more »

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The Hindu

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HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology's iCell app passes 250000 iTunes ... al.com (blog) HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - iCell, the interactive app created by the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology to help students visualize the inside of a typical cell, has just passed 250,000 downloads on iTunes. It's the latest accomplishment for a free app ...

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Madison County Courier

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The Hindu

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Ethanol Producer Magazine

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Scientists ID Gene Linked to Aggressive Liver Cancer U.S. News & World Report The gene also can be used to figure out which liver cancer patients might most benefit from experimental drugs that target the cancer's developmental signaling pathways, said Michael Melner, program director of molecular genetics and biochemistry of ...

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West Coast wild salmon test negative for three fish diseases Globe and Mail Headed by Dr. Brian Riddell, President and CEO of the Pacific Salmon Foundation, and Dr. Kristi Miller, head of molecular genetics for Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the project will screen thousands of salmon for 45 different disease microbes. Dr ... and more »

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“This bill seeks to create equity in
the field of medical research compensation by removing the
prohibition on compensation for women participating in oocyte (egg)
donation for medical research. All other research subjects are
compensated for their time, trouble, and inconvenience involved in
participating in research. AB 926 ensures that women are treated
equally to all other research subjects - allowing them to actively
evaluate their participation in research studies. Unfortunately, the
ban on compensation has had serious unintended consequences. It has
led to a de facto prohibition on women’s reproductive research in
California, adversely impacting the same women that the ban intended
to protect. With few oocytes donated, fertility research and
fertility preservation research has been at a standstill. This
greatly affects women suffering from fertility issues and women
facing cancer who would like to preserve their oocytes.”

“Egg harvesting exposes healthy young
women to multiple synthetic hormones in order to produce many times
the normal number of eggs per cycle. One of the potential harms is
OHSS, which has resulted in hospitalizations and at least a few
documented deaths. These groups state that many experts remain
concerned about the long-term risks of these drugs, especially
their potential impact on infertility and various cancers.
Follow-up research on egg providers, which could establish the
frequency and severity of these adverse outcomes, is widely
recognized to be grossly inadequate.”

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“Furthermore, as a premier
legislative advocacy and (Nielsen's italics) ballot measure
law ?rm, Nielsen Merksamer can actively and effectively assist CIRM
as it contemplates returning to the voters for additional funding.”

“Another unique advantage offered by
Nielsen Merksamer is that, unlike the vast majority of lobbying ?rms,
since we are a full-service law ?rm, our relationships with our
clients are subject to the attorney-client privilege.”

“(N)o one understands CIRM’s 'total
picture' better than Nielsen Merksamer. Not only has Nielsen
Merksamer been representing CIRM before the Legislature for the past
decade, but Nielsen Merksamer was also one of the principal drafters
of the aforementioned Proposition 71—which brought CIRM to life.
The depth of Nielsen Merksamer’s familiarity with, and
understanding of, CIRM’s mission and structure, the challenges it
faces, and the promise it holds simply cannot be matched by any other
legislative advocate.”

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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Genetic Engineering Alters Mosquitoes' Sense of Smell Howard Hughes Medical Institute In one of the first successful attempts at genetically engineering mosquitoes, HHMI researchers have altered the way the insects respond to odors, including the smell of humans and the insect repellant DEET. The research not only demonstrates that ... Genetically-engineered mosquitoes lose nose for humansGizmag Genetic Bug Spray? Scientists Alter Mosquitoes' Sense of SmellGenetic Engineering News Mutant Mosquitoes Lose Ability to Sniff Out HumansLiveScience.com all 33 news articles »

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