Leveraging the lung’s biogenesis to repair the heart
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Researchers generate a brain cell type crucial to support neural activity
Researchers of the Department of Cellular Biology, Genetics and Physiology of the University of Malaga have succeeded in generating human OLs from pluripotent…more Credit: University of Malaga https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-11-brain-cell-crucial-neural.html
Study reveals how smoking worsens COVID-19 infection in the airways
Microscopic images of human stem cell–derived airway tissue models with cell nuclei (blue) and SARS-CoV-2–infected cells (green); tissue exposed to cigarette smoke (right) had 2 to 3 times more infected […]
Your own stem cells can grow missing bones
IMAGE: A NEW, GROUNDBREAKING STUDY FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF BERGEN (UIB) SHOWS THAT A PATIENTS’ OWN STEM CELLS CAN BE USED TO GROW NEW BONE. THIS CAN POTENTIALLY HELP MILLIONS […]
Exploring Human Stem Cell Therapies for Cerebral Cortex Disorders in Human Organotypic Culture
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/
A Review of Stem Cell–Based Therapies for Parkinson Disease
Baking Soda May Help to Prevent Leukemia Relapse after Stem Cell Transplant
Source: Image by Evita Ochel from Pixabay https://www.genengnews.com/news/baking-soda-may-help-to-prevent-leukemia-relapse-after-stem-cell-transplant/
Overview of IPS cell prospects for clinical impact
Author and Knoepfler lab intern, Suhas Sakamuri. https://ipscell.com/2020/10/overview-of-ips-cell-prospects-for-clinical-impact/
Researchers Use Lab-grown Tissue Grafts for Personalized Joint Replacement
David Chen and Josephine Wu/Columbia Engineering. Stratification of the cartilage layer Detailed morphology of the bioengineered graft 6 months after implantation (left) compared to the native joint…more https://www.newswise.com/articles/researchers-use-lab-grown-tissue-grafts-for-personalized-joint-replacement
What is Wharton’s Jelly?
Leaking components from broken muscle fibers activate ‘satellite’ muscle stem cells
Neural Stem Cells May Repair Damage From Aging and Injuries
Bryan Christie Design https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/neural-stem-cells-may-repair-damage-from-aging-and-injuries
Stunning FDA rejection signals potential new hurdles for gene therapies
Antiabortion groups say they stand behind Trump’s use of a drug tested on cells derived from an aborted fetus because the president ‘was not involved with that abortion’
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Jan van Deursen’s senolytics: from bench to failed clinical trial
van Deursen’s lawyer threatens a lawsuit over this cartoon, quote: “the similarities (hair /beard [WHICH BEARD, WHERE??? -LS] /glasses are obvious, the context is clear“. Hoecker Lawyer also demands…more https://forbetterscience.com/2020/09/21/jan-van-deursens-senolytics-from-bench-to-failed-clinical-trial/
Process for Regenerating Neurons in the Eye and Brain Identified
Like zebrafish, people also have Müller glia cells. Image is in the public domain. https://neurosciencenews.com/genetic-eye-neurogenesis-17128/
Regenerative dentistry could restore damaged teeth
Credit: Raconteur https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/10/07/regenerative-dentistry-could-restore-damaged-teeth/
Terahertz zaps alter gene activity in stem cells
Using the apparatus, which effectively exposes iPSCs to terahertz radiation, the researchers found that terahertz light pulses…more Credit: Mindy Takamiya/Kyoto University iCeMS (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) https://phys.org/news/2020-10-terahertz-zaps-gene-stem-cells.html
Coupling antibiotics with stem cells to fight off bone infections
IMAGE: PROTOCOL FOR IMPLANT-RELATED INFECTION MODEL ESTABLISHMENT IN RATS. view more CREDIT: KANAZAWA UNIVERSITY https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-10/ku-caw100120.php
World’s Largest DNA Analysis of Viking Skeletons Yields Unexpected Results About Who They Really Were
DNA from a female skeleton named Kata found at a Viking burial site in Varnhem, Sweden, was sequenced as part of the study. Credit: Västergötlands Museum https://scitechdaily.com/worlds-largest-dna-analysis-of-viking-skeletons-yields-unexpected-results-about-who-they-really-were/
DOD Pours Millions of Dollars into Print-on-Demand Drugs
MONIKA GRUSZEWICZ/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM https://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2020/09/dod-pours-millions-dollars-print-demand-drugs/168848/
Bio Eats World: The Biology of Aging
Researchers find genetic signature of ancient MacDougall bloodline
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Regenerative Dentistry Breakthrough: Biological Therapy for Damaged Teeth
Study shows widespread epigenetic defects in the human genome
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GA sues therapists after making $6.4 Million on unproven products
Researchers offer insights into aging
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Combination of stem cell therapy and educational intervention can help kids with ASD
Researchers find conserved regeneration-responsive enhancers linked to tail regeneration in fish
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Why hacking the nervous system could be the next big medical treatment
Genetic Engineering, No Virus Required
Companies are optimizing nonviral delivery methods for commercial use https://www.genengnews.com/insights/genetic-engineering-no-virus-required/
Securing Future Of Regenerative Medicine In Victoria
Researchers get first-ever look at a rare but vital stem cell in humans
Cancer can derail neutrophil development. Credit: Daniel Araujo, La Jolla Institute for Immunology https://medicalxpress-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/medicalxpress.com/news/2020-08-first-ever-rare-vital-stem-cell.amp
WARNING LETTER Predictive Biotech
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells: Hope in the Treatment of Diseases, including Muscular Dystrophies
Researchers discover the microbiome’s role in attacking cancerous tumours
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Bill Gates and Richard Branson are betting lab-grown meat might be the food of the future
Duck à l’Orange made by Memphis Meats. Photo courtesy Memphis Meats https://www-cnbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2018/03/23/bill-gates-and-richard-branson-bet-on-lab-grown-meat-startup.html
Researchers discover stem cells in the optic nerve that enable preservation of vision
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Will programming a cell ever be as easy as programming an app?
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