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 »
Antioxidant-primed stem cells show promise in repairing bone damaged by radiation
Durham, NC – The standard of treatment for bone tumors is often two-fold: surgery to remove the cancerous section followed by radiation therapy to ensure all the… Read more »
Study reveals how a longevity gene protects brain stem cells from stress
A gene linked to unusually long lifespans in humans protects brain stem cells from the harmful effects of stress, according to a new study by Weill Cornell… 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 »
UCLA scientists create first roadmap of human skeletal muscle development
Findings could lead to better methods for creating muscle cells from stem cells. An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine… 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 »