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Bacteria as Living Microrobots to Fight Cancer
ABOVE: Bacteria (pink) cozy up to dividing colorectal cancer cells (blue) in this false-color scanning electron micrograph. © SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, STEVE GSCHMEISSNER https://www.the-scientist.com/features/bacteria-as-living-microrobots-to-fight-cancer-67305
SCIENTISTS SUSPECT THIS DRUG CAN ACTUALLY DELAY AGING
IMAGE BY CRISTIAN NEWMAN VIA UNSPLASH / FUTURISM https://futurism.com/neoscope/scientists-think-new-drug-actually-delay-aging
‘Ageless’ Review: The Long Run
A Galápagos tortoise. PHOTO: ALAMY https://www.wsj.com/articles/ageless-review-the-long-run-11614352340
Critical window for re-infection with HIV after stem cell transplantation
Scanning electron microscopic image of a HIV (yellow) infected T cell (red). Credit: NIAID https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-05-critical-window-re-infection-hiv-stem.html
Bioengineered muscle fibers help regrow damaged tissue
Skeletal muscle under microscope. Image credit: Shutterstock https://www.advancedsciencenews.com/bioengineered-muscle-fibers-help-regrow-damaged-tissue/
Current advances in stem cell-based therapies for hair regeneration
Army Prepared to Sacrifice Unit Readiness to Defeat COVID-19, McConville Says
U.S. Army Soldiers and a FEMA employee work together at a mass vaccination site at California State University, Los Angeles, Feb. 15, 2021. (U.S. Army National Guard/Spc. Simone Lara) https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/02/17/army-prepared-sacrifice-unit-readiness-defeat-covid-19-mcconville-says.html?ESRC=eb_210218.nl
Locals protest over genetically modified mosquito plan in Florida Keys
Regen Med Has a Medical Education Risk Problem
How Unproven Stem Cell Therapies Are Costing Desperate Patients
Many researchers believe in the potential of stem cells to treat a host of diseases. But for some patients, lack of oversight of the multibillion-dollar industry has had disastrous consequences. […]
Cell Therapies: What’s in the Tube?
Boosted by celebrity endorsements and a controversial research program, clinics are peddling stem cell autism treatments questioned by experts
Scientists uncover ‘switch-flipping’ stem cell mechanism that could lead to new breast cancer therapies
Multiple Sclerosis Stem Cell Treatment: FAQ
Hacked Fat Cell Repair and Heal Injuries in Mice
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Stem Cell Clinic Doctor Settles Consumer Case for $2.5 Million
A researcher handles apparatus inside a laboratory. Photographer: Gilles Sabrie/Bloomberg https://news.bloomberglaw.com/class-action/stem-cell-clinic-doctor-settles-consumer-case-for-2-5-million
Stem cells: The secret to change
Neurons created from induced stem cells in Iqbal Ahmad’s lab glow red with fluorescent dye. The neuroscientist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is researching whether the nerve cells […]
Singapore sets sights on soaring stem cell demand
Image: iStock/dk_photos https://bioprocessintl.com/bioprocess-insider/therapeutic-class/singapore-sets-sights-on-soaring-stem-cell-demand/
Stem cells seed a new thymus, clinical hope?
Thymus stained with H&E. Note the denser staining cortex on the outside and lighter staining medulla in the middle. https://ipscell.com/2020/12/stem-cells-seed-a-new-thymus-clinical-hope/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nichenews
Life-saving transplant for Highland youngster postponed due to delays caused by Brexit
Adeline Davidson was due to undergo a life-saving transplant in January. © Supplied by Steph Davidson https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands/2762221/life-saving-transplant-for-highland-youngster-postponed-due-to-delays-caused-by-brexit/
The DNA regions in our brain that contribute to make us human
DNA and brain, abstract illustration (stock image). Credit: © Giovanni Cancemi / stock.adobe.com https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/12/201216085039.htm
Stem cell therapy: a new MS breakthrough in 2021?
Brain stem cells https://www.dvcstem.com/post/stem-cell-therapy-for-ms
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on persons with multiple sclerosis: Early findings from a survey on disruptions in care and self-reported outcomes
The DNA regions in our brain that contribute to make us human
DNA and brain, abstract illustration (stock image). Credit: © Giovanni Cancemi / stock.adobe.com https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/12/201216085039.htm
Gene pathway linked to schizophrenia identified through stem cell engineering
These are neurons derived from induced pluripotent stem cells from a schizophrenia patient. (Photo by Laura Stertz, PhD/UTHealth) https://www.uth.edu/news/story.htm?id=73ef25cd-7512-401f-a376-e6b2a08f3d3c
An Autologous Stem Cell-Based Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
Source: sandra standbridge/Getty Images https://www.genengnews.com/commentary/point-of-view/an-autologous-stem-cell-based-therapy-for-parkinsons-disease/
BLOCKING A SINGLE PROTEIN MAKES AGING MICE WAY STRONGER AND HEALTHIER
Mesoblast shares savaged on poor trial results for COVID treatment
Mesoblast chief executive Silviu Itescu. The company was hoping to show its flagship product, remestemcel-L, would help patients with moderate to severe respiratory distress because of coronavirus.CREDIT:CREDIT: ARSINEH HOUSPIAN https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/mesoblast-shares-savaged-on-poor-covid-trial-results-20201218-p56onp.html
UCSD Researchers Discover Clue How To Protect Neurons and Encourage Growth
Researchers uncover the unique way stem cells protect their chromosome ends
Chromosome fusions in TRF2-knockout MEFs. Credit: The Francis Crick Institute https://phys.org/news/2020-11-uncover-unique-stem-cells-chromosome.html
CHRISTMAS GIFT OF LIFE Family of sick girl whose stem cell donor pulled out at the last minute find a replacement
Evie Hodgson, eight, has found a new stem cell transplant match after her donor pulled out at the last minuteCredit: North News and Pictures https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/6393096/family-sick-girl-stem-cell-match/
Are ‘Stem Cell Factories’ The Future Of Regenerative Medicine? Scientists Eye Possible Breakthrough [VIDEO]
Researchers at the University of Nottingham in the U.K., have found a synthetic substrate that can be used in the production of billions of stem cells. In this photo, dated […]
Eat Just to sell lab-grown meat in Singapore after gaining ‘world first’ regulatory approval
Image Credits: Eat Just https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/01/eat-just-to-sell-lab-grown-meat-in-singapore-after-gaining-world-first-regulatory-approval/
Molecular barcoding of DNA identifies rare mutations in stem cells
Biofriendly protocells pump up blood vessels
Enzyme-mediated Nitric Oxide Production in Vasoactive Erythrocyte Membrane-enclosed Coacervate Protocells. Credit: Nature Chemistry (2020). https://phys.org/news/2020-11-biofriendly-protocells-blood-vessels.html
Customized programming of human stem cells
Prof. Dr. Volker Busskamp from the Eye Clinic at the University Hospital Bonn and the TU Dresden. , , © Sven Doering https://news.idw-online.de/2020/11/30/customized-programming-of-human-stem-cells/
Women Can Make New Eggs After All, Stem-Cell Study Hints
A human egg surrounded by sperm, magnified 400 times (file image). IMAGE FROM CLOUDS HILL IMAGING/CORBIS https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/3/120229-women-health-ovaries-eggs-reproduction-science/
Stem Cell Medical Research to Expand in California Following Passage of Prop. 14
A stem cell research center at UC Davis. Courtesy California Institute for Regenerative Medicine https://timesofsandiego.com/tech/2020/11/27/stem-cell-medical-research-to-expand-in-california-following-passage-of-prop-14/
