Exposure to Outer Space May Accelerate Aging, New Evidence Suggests
NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren struggling to contain fruit that arrived on the ISS on August 25, 2015. Lindgren was one of 10 astronauts included in a new study looking into […]
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Scientists Biologically Reverse Human Aging For The First Time
Chromosomes by ustas7777777. Shutterstock https://dailycaller.com/2020/11/19/scientists-biologically-reverse-human-ageing-first-time/
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/
Stem Cell Transplant More Effective Than Lemtrada in Treating RRMS, Study Suggests
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
Hacking Humans: How Neuralink May Give AI The Keys To Our Brains
Diet-Induced Hepatocyte Regeneration Enhances CRISPR-Mediated Gene Repair
FDA grants a Breakthrough Device Designation for Spiderwort Spinal Cord Technology
CelluBridge designated Breakthrough Device by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/11/12/2125460/0/en/FDA-grants-a-Breakthrough-Device-Designation-for-Spiderwort-Spinal-Cord-Technology.html
Uh-Oh, Scientists Used Human Genes to Make Monkey Brains Bigger
Chromosomes look different than you think
This multicoloured image of chromatin was created using multiplexed fluorescence in situ hybridization and super-resolution microscopy. Credit: Xiaowei Zhuang lab https://phys.org/news/2020-11-chromosomes.html
Stem cells in spine, orthopedics: 6 notes for surgeons
A New Cell Map of the Human Heart
In these beating human heart cells, scientists have highlighted a protein important in muscle contraction (green). A new cell atlas reveals this protein and others in different heart cells’ locations. […]
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
A nanostructure that stimulates growth of stem cells for Parkinson’s disease treatment
The “physical massage” induces the neural stem cell to differentiate rapidly into the desired neuron. (photograph magnification: 10,000 times). Credit: Hong Kong Baptist University https://phys.org/news/2020-05-nanostructure-growth-stem-cells-parkinson.html
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 […]
Saving lives with gene replacement therapy
© Provided by Flint-Saginaw-Bay City WJRT Saving lives with gene replacement therapy https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/saving-lives-with-gene-replacement-therapy/ar-BB1aWIbM
T-cells offer adequate coronavirus protection, study suggests
Interestingly, the researchers also found that older study participants had lower levels of SARS-CoV-2 responsive T-cells, a finding that could help explain why older people are more at risk for […]
Aging is not the inexorable process we thought it was
Researchers probe ematopoietic stem cell post-transplantation complications
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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
VIT uses bioengineering approach for neuroregeneration
Image credit- shutterstock.com https://biospectrumindia.com/news/58/17548/vit-uses-bioengineering-approach-for-neuroregeneration.html
Human pluripotent stem cell-derived lung organoids: Potential applications in development and disease modeling
Scientists speed up artificial organoid growth and selection
IMAGE: ROBOTS FACILITATE STEM CELL PRODUCTION view more CREDIT: DARIA SOKOL/MIPT PRESS OFFICE https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/miop-ssu111020.php
A potential new treatment for premature aging diseases keeps stem cells fresh longer
How muscle regenerates after exercise
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
Study sheds light on how MSCs suppress inflammation long after they leave the body
IMAGE: MONOCYTES AND MACROPHAGES ENGULF CYTOPLASMIC COMPONENTS OF MESENCHYMAL STROMAL CELLS (MSCS) AND ARE REPROGRAMMED TO SUPPRESS A T CELL RESPONSE. A 3D RECONSTRUCTION AND SURFACE RENDERING OF A CONFOCAL […]
These Scientists Have a Plan To Cheat Death. Will It Work?
Conceptual close up image of a synapse.Science Picture Co / Getty Images https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/these-scientists-have-plan-save-dying-brain-ncna778216
Okayama University research: Innovative method for determining carcinogenicity of chemicals using iPS cells
Scientists Have Made The Best Artificial Sperm Yet, And They’re Breeding Mice With It
Unlike these guys, artificial sperm don’t have tails. Credit: Sebastian Kaulitzki/Shutterstock.com https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-have-made-the-best-artificial-sperm-yet-and-they-re-breeding-mice-with-it
Elon Musk Defends Neuralink Against Neuroscientist’s Concerns of Chips Overheating
Ensuring Viral Vector Supply for Gene Therapies
A quest for Quincy: Gene therapies come of age for some forms of autism
A Review of Stem Cell–Based Therapies for Parkinson Disease
New Recommendations Open Door a Bit to Stem Cell Transplant for MS
Age-resistant quiescent stem cells support muscle regeneration
Credit: CC0 Public Domain https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-10-age-resistant-quiescent-stem-cells-muscle.html
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/
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) […]
