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
By John Gever, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today http://www.medpagetoday.com/Neurology/MultipleSclerosis/45808
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
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
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. […]
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
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 […]
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
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/
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/
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/
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/
(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
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 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
http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1113146873/stem-cell-recovery-limb-injuries-fetal-enzyme-051514/
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 […]
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
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. […]
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 […]
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’ 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
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