At present, a lot of regenerative medicine technologies are in the developmental stage and approaching commercialization stage.

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Geron Corp. announced late Monday that it is halting development of its stem cell programs and laying off much of its staff as it shifts its focus towards developing cancer drugs.

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NEW YORK, June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- When expressed (turned on), the gene (hTERT) located on Chromosome number 5p15.33 activates the enzyme telomerase. Human cells can keep living and dividing indefinitely when telomerase is continually present; i.e. the cells become immortal.