Category Archives: Nervous System
Harvard gene-editing tool “sneaks” DNA into cells without making cuts
A new genetic engineering tool called Retron Library Recombineering (RLR) could be a cleaner alternative to CRISPR Mopic/Depositphotos https://newatlas.com/biology/retron-library-recombineering-gene-editing-crispr/
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
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Family sees improvement with stem cell treatments for Greensboro girl with amnesia – ‘Caitlin Can’t Remember’ episode 25
by: Bob Buckley Posted: Feb 23, 2021 / 07:00 PM EST / Updated: Feb 23, 2021 / 07:00 PM EST https://myfox8.com/buckley-report/family-sees-improvement-with-stem-cell-treatments-for-greensboro-girl-with-amnesia-caitlin-cant-remember-episode-25/
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/
Millionaire ‘biohacker’ vows to live to 180 using cryogenics and by skipping breakfast
Dave Asprey calls himself the founder of ‘biohacking’ (Image: ITV/THIS MORNING) https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/millionaire-biohacker-vows-live-180-23422804
Breakthrough study finds age-related cognitive decline may be reversible
Stanford researchers suggest that if their findings are transferable to humans they could lead to new therapies that battle age-related cognitive decline HayDimitriy/Depositphotos https://newatlas.com/science/stanford-aging-cognitive-decline-immune-cell-inflammation/
Stem cell treatment corrects skull shape and restores brain function in mouse model of childhood disorder
A stem cell-based treatment given to young mice with craniosynostosis regenerated the flexible joints between skull bones and restored skull shape and size (right), compared to untreated animals (left), as […]
‘Invisible’ stem cells that evade the body’s immune system to avoid rejection could enable new treatments for heart disease, cancer and diabetes
Scientists have created ‘invisible’ stem cells (depicted) that evade the immune system — thereby paving the way to new treatments for cancer, diabetes and heart disease https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9126827/Health-Invisible-stem-cells-evade-bodys-immune-enable-new-treatments.html
HKBU scholars invent medical device for safe growth of neural stem cells
(Left) A diagram showing neural stem cell differentiation: the neural stem cell placed on the nano-matrix becomes a functional cell; and (right) it shows the structure of the lightning type […]
Kyoto Univ. researchers apply stem cell tech in advancing battle against coronavirus
Induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells derived from a patient that was infected with the coronavirus are seen in this photo provided by Kiichiro Tomoda, a member of Kyoto University’s Center […]
Cancer patient treated with iPS cells for first time in Japan in trial
iPS cell-derived NKT cells (Provided by Riken) http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/13863282
Gene-based personalised medicine to treat diabetes
T cells engineered to target senescence
Precision Genome Editing Enters the Modern Era
Precision genome editors can correct single-letter DNA mutations, which underlie thousands of diseases. Scientists hope to one day use these editors therapeutically. Credit: © 2017, Fairman Studios, LLC https://www.hhmi.org/news/precision-genome-editing-enters-the-modern-era
Scientists create virus that has potential to fight cancer
Getty Images https://nypost.com/2020/05/28/scientists-create-virus-that-has-potential-to-fight-cancer/
Dmitry Bulavin presenting at Undoing Aging 2019
Computer Simulations Visualize How DNA Is Recognized To Convert Cells Into Stem Cells
Credit: Jan Huertas and Vlad Cojocaru, ©MPI Münster, ©Hubrecht Institute https://scienmag.com/computer-simulations-visualize-how-dna-is-recognized-to-convert-cells-into-stem-cells/
A potential new route to future nerve regeneration technologies
The path to stopping the coronavirus may be the microbiological equivalent of a bulletproof vest: researchers
FDA OKs Antibody Test That Claims Near-Perfect Accuracy
USA TODAY NETWORK via Reuters Co https://www.thedailybeast.com/fda-approves-roche-antibody-test-that-claims-near-perfect-accuracy
Wake Forest scientists create world’s most sophisticated lab model of the human body
UCSD To Advance Stem Cell Therapies in New Space Station Lab
ACL Stem Cell Treatment Cost: How to Get What You Pay For
The growing possibilities for stem cells in pharma
The Fascinating Science Behind How 2 People Can Age Differently
Pixabay https://thriveglobal.com/stories/the-fascinating-science-behind-how-2-people-can-age-differently/
Stem Cells, But Which Flavor?
First release of genetically engineered moth could herald new era of crop protection
Credit: CC0 Public Domain https://phys.org/news/2020-01-genetically-moth-herald-era-crop.html
CAPACITY BUILDING FOR STEM CELL RESEARCH IN INDIA UNDER THE AEGIS OF DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
More cancers occur by random chance than for any other reason, researchers say
A cancer patient. Getty Images. https://bigthink.com/philip-perry/more-cancers-occur-by-random-chance-than-for-any-other-reason-study-finds
Neural Stem Cells vs. Neuronal Stem Cells? Definitions and Explanation.
Finally, machine learning interprets gene regulation clearly
A mathematical thermodynamic model for gene regulation (top, left) is formulated as an artificial neural network (ANN) (bottom, left). Large DNA datasets are fed through the new ANN (right). The […]
Profiling the stem-cell characters in the story of stomach lining renewal
Credit: CC0 Public Domain https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-08-profiling-stem-cell-characters-story-stomach.html
Cancer stem cells adapt to environmental conditions and undergo reversible transformations
Microscopy image of glioblastoma stem cells growing in different microenvironments. Credit: LIH https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-05-cancer-cells-quick-change-artists-environment.html
CRISPR yields new potential “bubble boy” gene therapy
Stem cell enzyme may detect malignant tumors, provide treatment
More than 20 types of tumors contain a stem cell enzyme called ADAR1, according to the findings published Thursday in the journal Cancer Cell. Photo by toeytoey/Shutterstock https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2019/01/03/Stem-cell-enzyme-may-detect-malignant-tumors-provide-treatment/1511546540012/#ixzz5bvzgdBOM
Key to Effective Parkinson’s Treatment May Lie in Stem Cells, Researchers Say
Dr. Mark Berman, of the Cell Surgical Network, collects fat from a patient’s back as the part of an experimental stem cell procedure. AP Photo/Raquel Maria Dillon
Dr. Mark Berman, of the Cell Surgical Network, collects fat from a patient’s back as the part of an experimental stem cell procedure. AP Photo/Raquel Maria Dillon https://www.businessinsider.com/stem-cell-transplant-ms-treatment-2018-10?amp%3Butm_medium=referral
