Category Archives: Asia
Researchers show how stem cell depletion leads to recurring pregnancy loss
IMAGE: MARIA DINIZ-DA-COSTA, PHD OF WARWICK MEDICAL SCHOOL, FIRST AUTHOR OF THE STUDY. view more… CREDIT: ALPHAMED PRESS https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/ap-rsh032421.php
New neuromorphic “brain-on-a-chip” device could lead to portable AI devices
Image courtesy of the researchers https://innovationtoronto.com/2020/06/new-neuromorphic-brain-on-a-chip-device-could-lead-to-portable-ai-devices/
To make advanced therapies, we need to industrialize personalization
Accuracy of Genotyping Chips Called into Question
Chips used by some direct-to-consumer genetic testing firms display a false positive rate of upwards of 85 percent when screening for rare variants, a new study finds. https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/accuracy-of-genotyping-chips-called-into-question–66198/amp
How soon will CRISPR gene-edited babies come to the US?
There is no US state or federal law prohibiting germline editing in humans. But, according to the FDA, putting a genetically modified embryo into a human is the same as […]
Scientists build ‘synthetic embryos’
Two of the embryo-like structures grown by the scientists in the lab. NICOLAS RIVRON http://www.bbc.com/news/health-43960363
FDA Crackdown on Unapproved Stem Cell Therapies Starts with American CryoStem
Tissue Engineering is Taking Over the Medical World
The Champion of Regenerative medicine – the Axolotl
Figure 1. An axolotl https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/champion-regenerative-medicine-axolotl/40526/
Phenogenetic map created for stem cells models of neurological diseases
Young blood antiaging trial raises questions
A controversial pay-to-participate clinical trial will test whether plasma from young donors can counteract aging. Martin Schutt/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/08/young-blood-antiaging-trial-raises-questions
tudy: Many Doctors Aren’t Prepared To Advise Patients About Genetics
Photo: Flickr user Matthew Anderson] http://www.fastcompany.com/3058077/study-many-doctors-arent-equipped-to-advise-their-patients-about-genetics
Current Applications of Equine Regenerative Medicine
Mesenchymal stem cells are derived from the adult horse’s body, most commonly harvested from bone marrow or fat (adipose) tissue. Here, stem cells are being harvested from a horse’s sternum. […]
Someone Will Eventually Use CRISPR to Try to Make a Dragon or Unicorn
Image: T. Cowart/Flickr http://motherboard.vice.com/en_ca/read/someone-will-eventually-use-crispr-to-try-to-make-a-dragon-or-unicorn
Genetically engineered virus ‘cures’ patients of skin cancer
Genetically engineering the herpes virus so that it attacks skin cancer cells has potentially cured some patients, scientists have said Photo: Wellcome Collection http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/11631626/v.html
Study pinpoints genes that make plant stem cells, revealing origin of beefsteak tomatoes
Scientsts have identified a set of genes that control stem cell production in tomato, the key to fruit size and explaining the origin of giant fruits like the beefsteak. These […]
Snipping Out HIV
Someday, editing our genome could be as simple as cut-and-paste, writes Tang Yew Chung. http://www.asianscientist.com/2015/04/print/snipping-hiv/
Cell biologists discover on-off switch for key stem cell gene
These are images of mouse embryonic stem cells which grow in a round colony of cells (A) and express Sox2 (B), shown in red. Sox2 control region-deleted cells have lost […]
New single-cell analysis reveals complex variations in stem cells
Researchers discovered many small nuances in pluripotency states of stem cells by subjecting the cells to various perturbations and then analyzing each individual cell to observe all the different reactions […]
Personalized dietary advice based on person’s genetic makeup improves eating habits
From Botox to ‘grow your own’ cartilage – how to ease your bad knees
In Suicide Note, Stem-Cell Scientist Cites Media ‘Bashing’
Ramifications Of New Japanese Stem Cell Legislation Are Unappreciated By Investors
Disclosure: I am long ATHX, CYTX. These are the personal views of Wall Street Titan and should not be relied upon for your investment decisions. All investors should always do their own due […]
New Japanese Regenerative Medicine Legislation and Commercial Opportunities for Stem Cell Products
http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/11/25/592037/10059311/en/New-Japanese-Regenerative-Medicine-Legislation-and-Commercial-Opportunities-for-Stem-Cell-Products.html Related articles DC Circ. hears Regenerative Sciences LLC. claims over stem cell treatment (transbiotex.wordpress.com)
An Indo-Japanese approach to stem cell research
http://newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/An-Indo-Japanese-approach-to-stem-cell-research/2013/10/21/article1846108.ece Related articles Scientists Develop New Technology That Sorts Cells by Stiffness May Help Spot Disease (medindia.net) Making Old Stem Cells Functionally Young, Part II (fightaging.org) Stem cells converted to […]
A leader in the field of IPS cell technology; Shinya Yamanaka receives the title of Honorary Citizen in his Hometown
CiRA Director Shinya Yamanaka receives the title of the Honorary Citizen of Higashiosaka http://www.cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp/e/pressrelease/other/130709-141308.html?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews Also a paper written by Dr. Yamanaka that explains one of the obstacles to developing IPS […]
Researchers Regenerate a Fully Functional Bioengineered Salivary Gland
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/131002102313.htm Supplementary Articles: Replacement Secretory Glands Researchers have engineered functional, lab-grown precursors to salivary and tear glands, successfully connecting them to ducts and nerves in mice. http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/37727/title/Replacement-Secretory-Glands/
New Technique Could Treat Parkinson’s Using Patient’s Own Brain Cells
http://www.healthline.com/health-news/mental-stem-cell-transplant-could-treat-parkinsons-disease-092613 Supplementary Article: http://www.sciencecodex.com/autologous_transplantation_shows_promising_results_for_ips_cell_therapy_in_parkinsons_disease-120072
Kyoto team generates cartilage cells without using stem cells
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/10/17/national/kyoto-team-generates-cartilage-cells-without-using-stem-cells/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kyoto-team-generates-cartilage-cells-without-using-stem-cells#.Ul_sAzK9KSM Supplementary Article: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-10-induction-chondrogenic-cells-human-dermal.html
Biotech news from Asia
New relief for regenerative medicine accidents
trans-bio-tex.com 