USC Stem Cell study reveals neural stem cells age rapidly
IMAGE: NEURAL STEM CELL CLONES IN YOUNG (GREEN) AND OLD (RED) MOUSE BRAINS. view more CREDIT: ALBINA IBRAYEVA/BONAGUIDI LAB https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-04/ksom-usc041221.php
Category Archives: Personalized Therapies
Stem Cell Research Unlocks a New Discovery about Controlling Genes
(From left) Researchers Gary Dixon (on Zoom), Heng Pan, Olivier Elemento, and Danwei Huangfu collaborated on research related to DNA methylation and gene regulation. https://www.mskcc.org/news/stem-cell-research-unlocks-new-discovery-about-controlling-genes
Light shed on the coordination of neural stem cell activation
Left: Neural stem cells covering both cerebral hemispheres of an adult zebrafish.Center: Magnification enabling identification of stem cells that are quiescent (green only), activated…more Credit: Nicolas Dray, Laure Mancini and […]
New, reversible CRISPR method can control gene expression while leaving underlying DNA sequence unchanged
A new CRISPR method allows researchers to silence most genes in the human genome without altering the underlying DNA sequence — and then reverse the changes. Credit: Jennifer Cook-Chrysos/Whitehead Institute […]
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Can Blood from Young People Slow Aging? Silicon Valley Has Bet Billions It Will
Light shed on the coordination of neural stem cell activation
Left: Neural stem cells covering both cerebral hemispheres of an adult zebrafish.Center: Magnification enabling identification of stem cells that are quiescent (green only), activated…more Credit: Nicolas Dray, Laure Mancini and […]
Scientists identify new differences between the sexes in age-related changes to brain stem cells
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-04-scientists-differences-sexes-age-related-brain.html
Researchers discover unique regenerative property of cells in the early human embryo
Researchers identify mechanism for regenerating hair follicle stem cells
Underneath the hair follicle, dermal papilla cells (green) produce the Gas6 molecule that activates hair follicle stem cells. This pathway is impacted by chronic stress. Credit: Hsu Laboratory, Harvard University […]
Studies that make brainlike structures or add human cells to animal brains are ethical, for now, panel says
Brain organoids like these don’t raise ethical issues, an expert panel says. MADELINE ANDREWS/ARNOLD KRIEGSTEIN LAB/UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/04/studies-make-brainlike-structures-or-add-human-cells-animal-brains-are-ethical-now
Stem cell therapy research could help patients with non-healing diabetic foot ulcers
IMAGE: EXAMPLES OF COMPLETE CLOSURE (100%). view more CREDIT: ALPHAMED PRESS https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-04/ap-sct040621.php
5 Scientists use specially designed gold nanoparticles to ‘seek out’ bone stem cells
Stem cell transplants provide hope for blood cancer patients
A boy (left) was transplanted with stem cells in the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion. https://vietnamnet.vn/en/society/stem-cell-transplants-provide-hope-for-blood-cancer-patients-725756.html
Hydrogel mimics body tissue to turn cancer cells back into stem cells
Human brain cancer cells cultured on a newly created DN gel exhibited protein markers of stem cells (green)Jun Suzuka et al., Nature Biomedical Engineering https://newatlas.com/medical/hydrogel-cancer-cells-revert-stem-cells-for-study/
Adding in Stem Cell Therapy Helps Beat a Common Childhood Leukemia
Why Silicon Valley Execs Are Investing Billions to Stay Young
More Than 4,000 Blood Tests Suggest Our Bodies Age in 3 Distinct Shifts
https://www.sciencealert.com/more-than-4-000-blood-tests-suggest-our-bodies-age-in-3-distinct-shifts
Model reveals surprising disconnect between physical characteristics and genetic ancestry in certain populations
Credit: CC0 Public Domain https://phys.org/news/2021-04-reveals-disconnect-physical-characteristics-genetic.html
Don’t Believe Everything You Hear about Stem Cells
Credit: Getty Images https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/dont-believe-everything-you-hear-about-stem-cells/
‘Stem cell’ test could identify most aggressive breast cancers
Testing breast cancer cells for how closely they resemble stem cells could identify women with the most aggressive disease, a new study suggests. https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/83317-stem-cell-test-could-identify-most-aggressive-breast-cancers
Fact checking stem cell therapy for knees: data, costs, risks
Knee arthritis x-ray. Note the 2 leg bones are basically touching at the knee indicating a loss of articular cartilage. Is stem cell therapy for knees a good idea? https://ipscell.com/2021/04/fact-checking-stem-cell-therapy-for-knees-data-costs-risks/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new-post-from-the-niche_11
Scientists Think We Can ‘Delay’ The Aging Process, But How Far Can We Actually Go?
(Dimitri Otis/Stone/Getty Images) HEALTH https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-think-we-can-delay-the-aging-process-but-only-up-to-a-point
Chapter 16 – Stem cell perspectives: a vision of the future
Figure B16.2.1. Regenerative medicine and the use of stem cells can be likened to a car in Cuba: old chassis, new engine. This classic model from 1949 is running perfectly […]
Robust cell junctions are critical for maintaining stem cell function
Model showing the relationship between loss of junctional stability and increased signalling through nuclear YAP1 in bulge stem cells. Credit: Avinanda Banerjee https://phys.org/news/2021-03-robust-cell-junctions-critical-stem.html
FDA approves first test of CRISPR to correct genetic defect causing sickle cell disease
Credit: Video by UC Berkeley Public Affairs; video of Evie Junior by Colin Weatherby, courtesy UCLA’s Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research Sickle cell […]
Vatican digs tunnel to ‘exhume King David’s DNA and bring Messiah back to life’
A Man’s Unborn Twin Fathered His Son Thanks To Genetic Chimerism
THE CASE BECAME THE SUBJECT OF A STUDY PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL OF ASSISTED REPRODUCTION AND GENETICS IN 2017. IMAGE CREDIT: LEPTOSPIRA/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM https://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/a-mans-unborn-twin-fathered-his-son-thanks-to-genetic-chimerism/
Targeting microRNAs could unmask hidden vulnerability in breast cancer stem cells
IMAGE: TUMOR SAMPLE FROM A BREAST CANCER PATIENT EXPRESSING HIGH LEVELS OF THE MICRORNAS MIR-146A AND MIR-146B. view more… CREDIT: ©2021 TORDONATO ET AL. ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN JOURNAL OF CELL […]
Replacing what was lost: A novel cell therapy for type I diabetes mellitus
IMAGE: RESEARCHERS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO DEVELOP A NOVEL DEVICE FOR THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE TRANSPLANTATION OF HUMAN INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM CELL (IPSC)-DERIVED PANCREATIC BETA-CELLS IN TYPE… view more […]
Cure for baldness may be coming after discovery of a protein that fuels hair growth
A new shortcut skips stem cells completely, converts skin cells into photoreceptors
Adapted from a photo by Nathan Dumlao on https://massivesci.com/articles/macular-degeneration-stem-cell-therapy-eyes-vision/
BREAKING: Whistle-Blower Finds Plant-Based Brand THIS Secretly Using Lab-Grown Meat To Create ‘Hyper-Realistic’ Chicken
‘I don’t see that we’re doing any harm’ Credit: Supplied https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/plant-based-brand-this-secretly-using-lab-grown-meat/
EMBRYOLOGY: INCONVENIENT FACTS
PRP for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Note to Future Space Travelers: Prepare for a Shrinking Heart
In a photo provided by NASA, Astronaut Scott Kelly aboard the International Space Station on Feb. 29,… (NASA via The New York Times) More https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/note-to-future-space-travelers-prepare-for-a-shrinking-heart/
Customized programming of human stem cells
IMAGE: PARALLEL CONVERSION OF INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS (IPS) INTO VASCULAR, NERVE AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE CELLS: THREE TRANSGENIC IPS LINES, IN EACH OF WHICH A DIFFERENT TRANSCRIPTION… view more CREDIT: […]
NurOwn Cell Therapy Found Safe, Effective for Progressive MS in Phase 2 Trial
