Striking a Nerve: Science, Hype in MS Stem Cell Tx
By John Gever, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today http://www.medpagetoday.com/Neurology/MultipleSclerosis/45808
Tag Archives: California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Microchip-like technology allows single-cell analysis
This is Benjamin Yellen, associate professor of mechanical engineering and materials science. Credit: Duke University http://phys.org/news/2014-05-microchip-like-technology-single-cell-analysis.html
Implants make light work of fixing broken bones – Feb 2013
Artificial bone, created using stem cells and a new lightweight plastic, could soon be used to heal shattered limbs. http://phys.org/news/2013-02-implants-broken-bones.html
New methods help to improve attachment of an implant to bone
The cytoskeleton became activated on a three-dimensional (B) surface. Activation is indicated by the red (ERK) and green (ROCK) staining of protein kinases. Staining of the nucleus is blue. […]
Ground breaking hip and stem cell surgery in Southampton
This is the patient’s hip pre and post operation. Credit: Doug Dunlop http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-05-ground-hip-stem-cell-surgery.html
Weill Cornell Scientists Develop Man-Made Tissue with Built-In Blood Vessels
This image shows a smooth carpet of blood vessel cells lining the microchannels within engineered tissue. The technology overcomes a difficult problem: getting an immediate and adequate blood supply […]
Functional Cartilage Grown from Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells
The revolution will be printed in 3-D
Three graduate students in architecture and urban design created a prototype of a 3-D-printed wrist splint, which could be used for quick, inexpensive and customized medical relief. http://phys.org/news/2014-05-revolution-d.html
Cartilage-on-a-Chip Success Stirs Hopes for Joint Repair
Among the innovations enabling a new approach to the bioprinting of cartilage is the use of visible light-activated gelation. [Tissue Engineering Part A] http://www.genengnews.com/gen-news-highlights/cartilage-on-a-chip-success-stirs-hopes-for-joint-repair/81249797/
Patentability of 3D-Printed Organs
As the need for transplantable organs is as dire as ever, the question of patent eligibility for bioprinted organs arises. http://www.genengnews.com/insight-and-intelligence/patentability-of-3d-printed-organs/77900129/
Bioprinting: From Patches to Parts
From our May 15 issue: As 3D fabrication technology improves, applications promise to repair, regenerate, and even replace native tissues. http://www.genengnews.com/gen-articles/bioprinting-from-patches-to-parts/5224/
Engineers Grow Functional Human Cartilage
Scientists Develop ‘Playbook’ for Reverse Engineering Tissue
The Stem Cell Front Broadens With The Success Of Therapeutic Cloning
Embryonic Stem Cells. Image shows hESCs. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnfarrell/2014/05/16/the-stem-cell-front-broadens-with-the-success-of-therapeutic-cloning/
Stem Cell Research Breakthrough: How Scientists Plan to One Day Soon Treat Type-1 Diabetes
(Photo : Columbia University) Scientists now know how to convert mature human embryonic stem cells into their formative stage. http://www.universityherald.com/articles/9154/20140429/stem-cell-research-breakthrough-how-scientists-plan-to-one-day-soon-treat-type-1-diabetes.htm
COMPLETE GENOMICS AND INOVA: TWO COMPANIES, 1,500 GENOMES, ONE AMBITIOUS FIGHT AGAINST PRETERM BIRTHS
Babies born too early often depend on extraordinary life-saving measures such as being on a ventilator. http://singularityhub.com/2011/10/06/complete-genomics-and-inova-two-companies-1500-genomes-one-ambitious-fight-against-preterm-births/
Researchers One Step Closer To Personalized Medicine
Researchers at Harvard have merged stem cell and ‘organ-on-a-chip’ technologies to grow functioning human heart tissue carrying an inherited cardiovascular disease. (Photo : Pixabay/ PublicDomainPictures) http://www.counselheal.com/articles/9694/20140512/researchers-one-step-closer-personalized-medicine.htm
A Megadose Of The Measles Virus Kills Woman’s Cancer In Early Trial
A Fetal Enzyme Helps Stem Cells Recover From Limb Injuries
http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1113146873/stem-cell-recovery-limb-injuries-fetal-enzyme-051514/
Stem cell therapy shows promise for multiple sclerosis
In this image, the top row shows the stem cells transplanted into the mouse spinal cord. The lower row shows a close-up of the stem cells (brown). By day […]
ScienceDaily: Working Towards Personalized Cancer Treatment – Nov. 2013
Oncology community scrutinizing obstacles to personalized medicine
Personalized medicine: The future of medicine! – Feb. 2013
Former Professional Football Player to Be a Spokesperson for Smartchoice® Stem Cell Institute to Promote Adult Stem Cell Procedures for Sports Injuries
The Joy of Stem Cells – Sept. 2013
Does schizophrenia begin in the womb? Stem cell study says yes
Stem cells are wired for cooperation, down to the DNA
Implications of Patient Genomic Sequencing
Mayo Clinic moves ahead with regenerative medicine
Open science journal publishes attempt to reproduce high-profile stem cell acid bath study
Hat tip to stemcellethical.wordpress.com for this article 😉 http://stemcellethical.wordpress.com/2014/05/14/open-science-journal-publishes-attempt-to-reproduce-high-profile-stem-cell-acid-bath-study/comment-page-1/#comment-15
Study Confirms Mitochondrial Deficits in Children with Autism
Stress May Naturally Make Stem Cells of Mature Cells
Harvard University’s Jayara Rajagopal, senior author of a Nature paper finding that mature mammalian trachea cells dedifferentiate into stem cells in response to injury of local stem cells. […]
Stem Cell Research Points to Early Indicators of Schizophrenia
These images show the movement of patient-derived neural progenitor cells from a sphere of neurons in a migration assay. How far and quickly the neurons move indicates whether they […]
Study of rare childhood neurodegenerative diseases identifies new source of DNA damage
Damaged heart? Grow around it!
Stem Cells to The Rescue: Repairing The Hearts
The revolutionary cell jab that could halt arthritis for millions
The therapy works by stopping destruction of cartilage – the ‘shock absorber’ tissue inside which gets ground down by osteoarthritis – and by protecting ligaments. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2060551/The-revolutionary-cell-jab-halt-arthritis-millions.html
Regeneus’ osteoarthritis treatment, HiQCell® shows strong results
Regeneus’ stem cell therapy a treatment option for neuropathic pain
Regeneus’ stem cell therapy a treatment option for neuropathic pain. http://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/companies/news/54938/regeneus-stem-cell-therapy-a-treatment-option-for-neuropathic-pain-54938.html
Stem cells made with near-perfect efficiency – Sept. 2013
Cells can now be made pluripotent on a tight schedule and with high efficiency. Elimination of single protein boosts reprogramming yield and consistency. http://www.nature.com/news/stem-cells-made-with-near-perfect-efficiency-1.13775
