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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Fresno bishop tells Catholics not to get COVID-19 vaccine, citing use of stem cells in its development
Then auxiliary Bishop Joseph Brennan during ordination Mass at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles in 2015.(Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) https://ktla.com/news/coronavirus/fresno-bishop-tells-catholics-not-to-get-covid-19-vaccine-citing-use-of-stem-cells-in-its-development/
Is Injecting the Bone in Knee Arthritis the New Standard?
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
Stem cells in spine, orthopedics: 6 notes for surgeons
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
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/
The natural artistry of disease: A wintry landscape in the eye
Widefield imaging of frosted branch angiitis. Credit: Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science,TMDU https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-11-natural-artistry-disease-wintry-landscape.html
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/
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
A quest for Quincy: Gene therapies come of age for some forms of autism
Modelling multiple sclerosis using induced pluripotent stem cells
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
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/
A New Way to Plug a Human Brain Into a Computer: via Veins
ILLUSTRATION: SAM WHITNEY https://www.wired.com/story/a-new-way-to-plug-a-human-brain-into-a-computer-via-veins/
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/
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) […]
Scientists create first-of-its-kind picture of what fuels the human heart
(© natali_mis – stock.adobe.com) https://www.studyfinds.org/what-fuels-human-heart/
With wildfires burning and Covid-19 spreading, can California afford stem cell research? Voters are set to decide
Mail-in ballots sit in trays before being sorted in San Jose, Calif. JUSTIN SULLIVAN/GETTY IMAGES https://www.statnews.com/2020/10/26/with-wildfires-and-covid19-can-california-afford-stem-cell-research/
Cell Therapy for Stroke
Chara Biologics and The Joy of Ketamine
Stem Cells, But Which Flavor?
Source: Jack Price https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brain-repair/202002/stem-cells-which-flavor
Stem-cell culture moves to the third dimension
Microfluidic devices, such as this ‘lung-on-a-chip’, provide sophisticated tools for stem-cell biologists.Credit: DARPA/Wyss Institute https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-05380-x
New Protocol Could Help Turn Microalgae into Health Foods
‘Golden meat’: Scientists create healthier beef products enhanced with plant nutrients
Photo by Skitterphoto on Pexels.com https://www.studyfinds.org/golden-meat-healthier-beef-products-plant-nutrients/
Brave Evie, 8, tells This Morning she understands why perfect donor backed out weeks before surgery
The Hodgson family (Image: UGC) https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/brave-evie-8-tells-morning-19090233
Looking to the Future of Cell and Gene Therapies
Woof Woof – Bone marrow cells are coming
Stem Cells Can Generate a 3D Mini-Model of the Heart
Study finds a common nutritional supplement might boost cancer immunotherapy
Credit: CC0 Public Domain https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-10-common-nutritional-supplement-boost-cancer.html
Sweden charges disgraced surgeon Macchiarini over windpipe surgeries
When Added to Gene Therapy, Plant-Based Compound May Enable Faster, More Effective Treatments
Blood stem cells protect themselves against viruses with structures known as ‘interferon-induced transmembrane proteins,’ seen here in green. These normally useful proteins are problematic…more Credit: Image courtesy of the Torbett […]
Mutations that affect aging: More common than we thought?
The researchers at Linköping University used fruit flies to study mutations that could contribute to ageing. Credit: Magnus Johansson/Linköping University https://phys.org/news/2020-09-mutations-affect-aging-common-thought.html
Hair Loss Prevented by Modifying Stem Cell Metabolism
Source: Sara Wickström, University of Helsinki and Max Planck Institute for the Biology of Ageing https://www.genengnews.com/news/hair-loss-prevented-by-modifying-stem-cell-metabolism/
