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Adult stem cells transform faster with two lasers
The research appears in Biochimie, at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biochi.2021.07.009. Credit: Graphic design by Therese van Wyk, University of Johannesburg. Based on Pixabay images and one image from Biochimie at 10.1016/j.biochi.2021.07.009 https://phys.org/news/2021-10-adult-stem-cells-faster-lasers.html
New Mechanism Discovered for Muscle Regeneration
The microtubule network (green) re-organizes at the muscle lesion and attracts myonuclei. Credit: William Roman, iMM https://scitechdaily.com/new-mechanism-discovered-for-muscle-regeneration/
You cure yourself of cancer 24 times a week..without knowing it: BILL BRYSON on how 8,000 different things can kill you – but only one will succeed
Every day, it has been estimated, between one and five of your cells turns cancerous and your immune system captures and kills them. Think of that https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7490025/BILL-BRYSON-8-000-different-things-kill-one-succeed.html
Liveyon product hurt many more patients says new CDC study
Liveyon marketing material. Screenshot from online image. The company became well-known also for its splashy marketing. https://ipscell.com/2021/10/liveyon-product-hurt-many-more-patients-says-new-cdc-study/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new-post-from-the-niche_11
New Glioma Stem Cell-Related Target Identified for Potential Treatment of Glioblastoma
JDRF Beta Cell Replacement Consortium Meeting: Advancing Novel Therapies
BioRescue Consortium Ceases Egg Harvesting on Northern White Rhino Najin Following an Ethical Risk Assessment
Najin in Kenya. Credit: http://www.BioRescue.org/Jan Zwilling https://www.technologynetworks.com/cell-science/news/biorescue-consortium-ceases-egg-harvesting-on-northern-white-rhino-najin-following-an-ethical-risk-355046
Sperm cells developed from primate stem cells
We cannot cheat ageing and death
National MS Society Supports Stem Cell Transplant for Select, Aggressive RRMS
What Makes Us Human? The Answer May Be Found in Overlooked “Junk” DNA
Aging Is Reversible—at Least in Human Cells and Live Mice
Credit: Tim Flach Getty Images https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/aging-is-reversible-at-least-in-human-cells-and-live-mice/
Measuring aging: what is your physiological age?
TRUST IN SCIENCE CAN BE RISKY WITHOUT CRITICAL MINDSET
“Fostering trust in the ‘healthy skepticism’ inherent to the scientific process may also be a critical element of protecting against misinformation,” write the researchers. (Credit: Getty Images) https://www.futurity.org/trust-in-science-2603082/
UCSF Researchers Discover a New Type of Pluripotent Cell in Breast Tissue
The top middle panel shows endogenous pluripotent somatic (ePS) cells, which can give rise to many tissue derivatives, including pancreas, bone, intestine, breast and cartilage cells. https://scitechdaily.com/ucsf-researchers-discover-a-new-type-of-pluripotent-cell-in-breast-tissue/
Developing treatment for vision loss through transplant of photoreceptor precursors
Retinal progenitor cells derived from RxCell induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) can mature into retina photoreceptors after transplantation into the preclinical models, enabling restored vision. Credit: NUS Yong Loo Lin […]
At-home blood test powers personalised longevity advice
WATCH FOR SCAMMY STEM CELL THERAPIES FOR COVID-19
“The premature commercialization of cell-based therapeutics will inevitably harm the field of regenerative medicine, increase risks to patients, and erode the public’s trust,” says Laertis Ikonomou. (Credit: Getty Images) https://www.futurity.org/stem-cell-therapies-covid-19-2643522-2/
Researching the Safety and Effectiveness of Stem Cells to Treat ‘Long Covid’
Studying acute Covid-19 may lead to treatment for longer-term chronic symptoms. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/387514
Aided by stem cells, a lizard regenerates a perfect tail for the first time in 250 million years
A mourning gecko can regenerate its tail, but the replacement is an imperfect copy of the original. Credit: Lozito Lab https://phys.org/news/2021-10-aided-stem-cells-lizard-regenerates.html
New atlas of small cell lung cancer reveals rare population of stem-like cells with metastatic properties
Fetch! Solving dog longevity can benefit us all
Altering metabolism in immune cells helps damaged nerves recover
Photograph from a Johns Hopkins Medicine study showing regenerated junctions between peripheral nerves and their muscle fibers in mice. By modifying white blood cells known as macrophages…more Credit: Mithilesh Kumar […]
Celebrating Stem Cell Awareness Day
Nerve repair, with help from stem cells
D. Kacy Cullen. Credit: Eric Sucar https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-10-nerve-stem-cells.html
Why I’m passionate about stem cells
Screen shot of the author from one of her educational videos https://www.signalsblog.ca/why-im-passionate-about-stem-cells/
Tiny protein ‘squeezes’ cells, may be key to division
Montage summarising the experiment and the paper. Credit: Darius Köster, University of Warwick https://phys.org/news/2021-08-tiny-protein-cells-key-division.html
Molecular Mechanisms of Stem Cell Rolling Revealed
Credit: Pixabay https://www.technologynetworks.com/cell-science/news/molecular-mechanisms-of-stem-cell-rolling-revealed-354457
Researching the Safety and Effectiveness of Stem Cells to Treat ‘Long Covid’
© Andrew Brookes | Getty Images https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/researching-the-safety-and-effectiveness-of-stem-cells-to-treat-long-covid/ar-AAP2T9v?ocid=BingNewsSearch
Researchers pioneer technology that leads successful clinical trial to treat dry eye disease
A team led by Hironmoy Das, Ph.D., from the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy recently completed a clinical trial using corneal epithelial stem cells to improve outcomes for […]
Advancing towards a universal platform for iPSC-based therapies: an interview with Boris Greber and Thomas Marx
Weekly reads: vision, MyoD, liver regen, more
GenEdit Uncloaks to Solve Gene Editing “Delivery Problem”
Study confirms safety of stem cell therapy for chronic knee pain
Credit: CC0 Public Domain https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-08-safety-stem-cell-therapy-chronic.html
Lab-grown meat is supposed to be inevitable. The science tells a different story.
Cristina Estanislao https://thecounter.org/lab-grown-cultivated-meat-cost-at-scale/
The promise of regenerative medicine to treat chronic pain
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-09-regenerative-medicine-chronic-pain.html
Stem Cell and Genome Editing Core Merger Provides One-Stop Shop for Researchers
Stem cell colony (Noelle Germain/UConn Phot) https://www.miragenews.com/stem-cell-and-genome-editing-core-merger-547262/
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
First stem cell clinical trial for spina bifida treatment announced
A UC Davis Health team has developed a special stem cell patch to help treat spina bifida (medical illustrations: Zina, Level Five Graphics) https://health.ucdavis.edu/health-news/newsroom/first-stem-cell-clinical-trial-for-spina-bifida-treatment-announced/2021/03
