A miniature heart in a petri dish: Organoid emulates development of the human heart

A miniature heart in a petri dish: Organoid emulates development of the human heart Date: April 4, 2023 Source:Technical University of Munich (TUM) Summary: A team has induced stem cells to emulate the development of the human heart. The result is a sort of ‘mini-heart’ known as an organoid. It will permit the study of […]

Hyaluranic acid, a naturally occurring compound, awakens stem cells to repair damaged muscle

Hyaluronic Acid, a Naturally Occurring Compound, Awakens Stem Cells to Repair Damaged Muscle Date: August 4, 2022 Source: The Ottawa Hospital Summary: A new study reveals a unique form of cell communication that controls muscle repair. Hyaluronic Acid Promotes Stem Cells to Repair Muscles A new study published in the journal Science reveals a unique form of […]

Cellular Secrets of Aging Unlocked by Researchers

Cellular secrets of aging unlocked by researchers Date:June 1, 2022 Source:Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute Summary:Researchers have discovered how genetic mutations accumulated slowly over a lifetime lead to dramatic changes in how blood is formed after the age of 70, providing a new theory for aging. Cellular Senescence – aging unlocked: New research has uncovered how […]

Stem Cell Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis

Stem Cell Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis May 30, 2022 Summary: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease. It causes the immune system to attack the brain, spinal cord, and the optic nerve. MS causes symptoms such as weakness, problems walking, stiffness and muscle spasms, blurred vision, vertigo, and dizziness. There are a number of […]

Key Protein Identified for Brain Stem Cell Longevity

Key Protein Identified for Brain Stem Cell Longevity May 11, 2022     Summary: Brain Stem Cell: INSR, a protein essential for insulin activity, plays a critical role in stem cell longevity. Additionally, inactivating INSR in glioblastoma brain cancer stem cells inhibits the growth of primitive tumor-forming cells. Source: Rutgers   A receptor that was first identified […]

Power of stem cells harnessed to create cartilage tissue

Power of stem cells for regeneration of cartilage – Date: September 28, 2021 Source: University of Southampton Summary: Researchers have invented a new way to generate human cartilage tissue from stem cells. The technique could pave the way for the development of a much-needed new stem cell treatment for cartilage damage.  FULL STORY Researchers at […]

Researchers use stem cells to make insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells

Researchers use stem cells to make insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells Date:August 26, 2021 Source:Penn State Summary:The human body can be genetically inclined to attack its own cells, destroying the beta cells in the pancreas that make insulin, which helps convert sugar into energy. Called Type 1 diabetes, this disorder can occur at any age and […]

Stem cell scientists make big progress in building mini-kidneys

Stem cell scientists make big progress in building mini-kidneys Date:June 15, 2021 Source:Keck School of Medicine of USC Summary:Researchers have created what could be a key building block for assembling a synthetic kidney. They describe how they generate rudimentary kidney structures, known as organoids, that resemble the collecting duct system that helps maintain the body’s […]

A recipe for regenerating bioengineered hair

A recipe for regenerating bioengineered hair Next stop: Clinical hair regeneration Date:February 10, 2021Source:RIKENSummary:Scientists have recently developed ways to grow a variety of useful items in laboratories, from meat and diamonds to retinas and other organoids. A team has been working on ways to regenerate lost hair from stem cells. In an important step, a […]

Injured spinal cords repaired using patients’ own stem cells

Injured spinal cords repaired using patients’ own stem cells NEW HAVEN, CT (US), February 2021 — Intravenous injection of bone marrow derived stem cells (MSCs) in patients with spinal cord injuries led to significant improvement in motor functions, researchers from Yale University and Japan report Feb. 18 in the Journal of Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery. For more […]