Revolutionary CRISPR-based genome editing system treatment destroys cancer cells
Cancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of Health https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-11-revolutionary-crispr-based-genome-treatment-cancer.amp
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Ouroboros Steak Is Made From Human Cells. Is It Ethical To Eat? Experts Says Yes
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 20: ‘Ouroboros Steak by Andrew Pelling, Orkan Talhan and Grace Knight on display during the “Beazley Designs Of The Year 2020” photocall at Design Museum on […]
New research underscores the link between multiple sclerosis and the gut microbiome
A colorized scanning electron micrograph of a B cell from a human donor. NIAID/NIH https://www.statnews.com/2020/11/20/multiple-sclerosis-gut-microbiome-link/
New method reveals where DNA is at risk in the cell
Credit: CC0 Public Domain https://phys.org/news/2020-05-method-reveals-dna-cell.html
The MSC: Regeneration Orchestrator
Colorized scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a human mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) https://www.the-scientist.com/the-marketplace/the-msc-regeneration-orchestrator-68145
California’s vote to revive controversial stem-cell institute sparks debate
Voters in the Golden State passed Proposition 14, which will fund stem cell research over 30 years.Credit: Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times/Getty https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03147-x
Groundbreaking stem cell research could restore sight to people with macular diseases
Professor Rachael Pearson in the lab. Credit: Fight for Sight https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-11-groundbreaking-stem-cell-sight-people.html
Scientists create hybrid tissue construct for cartilage regeneration
UCSD Researchers Use Adenosine to Command Stem Cells to Build New Bone
Stained image of stem-cell-derived osteoblasts. https://scitechdaily.com/ucsd-researchers-use-adenosine-to-command-stem-cells-to-build-new-bone/
Why Does Stress Turn Hair Gray? Nerve Study Provides the Answer
Elaborate sympathetic innervation (magenta) around melanocyte stem cells (yellow). Acute stress induces hyperactivation of the sympathetic nervous system to release large amount of the neurotransmitter…more Credit: Hsu Laboratory, Harvard University […]
Proposition 14 to fund state stem cell research approved by California voters
Alysia Padilla-Vaccaro stands with her 8-year-old daughter, Evangelina Vaccaro, who was born with no immune system and a disorder commonly known as bubble baby disease. A previous stem cell bond […]
Heart Organoids Mimic the Early Stages of Embryonic Heart Development
Credit: Giuliana Rossi (EPFL) https://www.technologynetworks.com/cell-science/news/heart-organoids-mimic-the-early-stages-of-embryonic-heart-development-342656
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 […]
Okayama University research: Skipping a beat — a novel method to study heart attacks
VIT uses bioengineering approach for neuroregeneration
Image credit- shutterstock.com https://biospectrumindia.com/news/58/17548/vit-uses-bioengineering-approach-for-neuroregeneration.html
Epidermal Stem Cells in Hair Follicle Cycling and Skin Regeneration: A View From the Perspective of Inflammation
The World Wide Stem Cell Treatment Centers Hype Machine
Anti-aging game changer: Scientists successfully ‘reset’ cells from 114yo ‘supercentenarian’
Illustration © Pixabay / Gerd Altmann https://www.rt.com/news/484028-scientists-successfully-reset-cells-supercentenarian/
Phase 1 Trial of Stem Cells in Treating Bradykinesia to Open in US
Organoids produce embryonic heart
3D structure of the anterior cardiac crescent-like domain in gastruloids. Credit: Giuliana Rossi (EPFL https://phys.org/news/2020-11-organoids-embryonic-heart.html
Can Hearts Repair Themselves Via Stem Cells
Can heart stem cells fix damaged hearts? https://ipscell.com/2020/11/heartrepair/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nichenews
Exploring Human Stem Cell Therapies for Cerebral Cortex Disorders in Human Organotypic Culture
Okayama University research: Innovative method for determining carcinogenicity of chemicals using iPS cells
Elon Musk Defends Neuralink Against Neuroscientist’s Concerns of Chips Overheating
People who regularly eat chilli peppers live longer, research suggests
Alchemists searching for the elixir of life appear to have overlooked the humble chilli pepper (Getty) https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/chilli-pepper-diet-live-longer-cancer-heart-disease-research-b1719246.html
Stem Cell Research Helps College Student
Jake Javier says that if Proposition 14 passes, stem cell research would help more people like himself https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/health/2020/11/07/stem-cell-research-helps-college-student
Technique to regenerate optic nerve offers hope for future glaucoma treatment
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-11-technique-regenerate-optic-nerve-future.html
Expensive gene therapies raise challenges and opportunities: Expert panel report
IMAGE: FROM RESEARCH TO REALITY, THE EXPERT PANEL ON THE APPROVAL AND USE OF SOMATIC GENE THERAPIES IN CANADA. view more CREDIT: COUNCIL OF CANADIAN ACADEMIES (CCA) https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/coca-eg110120.php
Could A Nasal Spray Of “Nanovesicles” Repair Brain Cells?
Extracellular vesicles from stem cells in the nervous system can repair damaged cells and block proteins that cause acute and chronic brain inflammation. Courtesy photo https://today.tamu.edu/2020/10/23/could-a-nasal-spray-of-nanovesicles-repair-brain-cells/
‘Landmark’ study resolves a major mystery of how genes govern human height
person’s height is strongly influenced by their DNA and scientists are closing in on the gene variants that affect this trait. ANTONIO_DIAZ/ISTOCK https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/11/landmark-study-resolves-major-mystery-how-genes-govern-human-height
The Top 5 Ways to Avoid Spine Stem Cell Treatment Scams
Breakthrough in Stem Cell Research: First Image of Niche Environment
Professor Joel Spencer and his lab have made a huge breakthrough in stem cell research. https://news.ucmerced.edu/news/2020/breakthrough-stem-cell-research-first-image-niche-environment
Stem cells: new insights for future regenerative medicine approaches
IMAGE: CHROMOSOME SEGREGATION IN A HUMAN INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM CELL. CENTROMERES IN GREEN AND DNA IN MAGENTA. view more CREDIT: © CAROLINA PEREIRA & INÊS MILAGRE https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-10/igdc-scn102820.php
Stem cell research, clinical use of ‘magic mushrooms’ among issues on state ballots this year
Voters lined up last month in Fairfax, Virginia, to cast their ballots in this year’s elections. SARAH SILBIGER/BLOOMBERG VIA GETTY IMAGES https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/10/stem-cell-research-clinical-use-magic-mushrooms-among-issues-state-ballots-year
Scientists discover second key pathway in colon cancer stem cell growth
From left: Lynn Opdenaker, Ph.D., Brian Osmond, Bruce Boman, M.D., Chi Zhang, Victoria Hunsu, Caroline Facey, Ph.D. Credit: ChristianaCare https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-10-scientists-key-pathway-colon-cancer.html
Engineering Stem Cells to Treat Bone Cancer
Image Credit: Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock.com https://www.news-medical.net/health/Engineering-Stem-Cells-to-Treat-Bone-Cancer.aspx
UCLA researchers create millions of diverse T cells from a single blood stem cell
UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center/Cell Reports https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/millions-diverse-t-cells-from-single-blood-stem-cell
What Is the Stem Cell Machine?
Man and dog: Ancient genetics study reveals complex history
© Angela Weiss Much of the diversity among dogs today was already present some 11,000 years ago…More https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/man-and-dog-ancient-genetics-study-reveals-complex-history/ar-BB1aweYu
TB KILLS 1.6M ANNUALLY. STEM CELLS PLAY A ROLE
Understanding how to harness the power of innate immunity is a promising novel avenue, not only for TB, but for other infectious diseases like COVID-19. (Credit: bec via Wikimedia Commons) […]
