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 […]