UCLA scientists make strides toward an ‘off-the-shelf’ immune cell therapy for cancer
Using stem cell engineering and organoid technology, researchers produce large quantities of powerful cancer-fighting iNKT cells Immunotherapies, which harness the body’s natural defenses to combat disease, have… Read more »
In a dish, a mouse, crafted from stem cells, begins to form
The tiny mouse embryo has a heart that beats. Its muscles, blood vessels, gut and nervous system are beginning to develop. But this embryo is unusual: It… Read more »
Human mesenchymal stem cells show promise in treating chronic lung infections
Durham, NC – A study released today in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine offers hope for those suffering from a chronic, difficult to treat condition called non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung… Read more »
A new molecular guardian of intestinal stem cells
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) identify a novel mechanism that dictates the fate of intestinal stem cells Tokyo, Japan – Intestinal stem cells keep… Read more »
Microneedling therapeutic stem cells into damaged tissues
Small and minimally invasive ‘Detachable Microneedle Depots’ effectively deliver stem cells for localized MSC therapy of skin disorders. (LOS ANGELES) — Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent… Read more »
Crohn’s disease: Preserving inflammation-free phases
Early detection of Crohn’s disease flare-ups leads to improved therapy options Intestinal stem cell metabolism is facilitated by mitochondria – the in-cell power plants. Chronic inflammation processes… Read more »
Computer simulations visualize how DNA is recognized to convert cells into stem cells
Researchers of the Hubrecht Institute (KNAW – The Netherlands) and the Max Planck Institute in Münster (Germany) have revealed how an essential protein helps to activate genomic… Read more »