stem cells

High hopes for space grown stem cells

High hopes for space grown stem cells

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic are preparing to test their theory that stem cells grow faster in microgravity. With a grant from an organisation that promotes research… Read more »

A Brief History of Stem Cells

A Brief History of Stem Cells

A timeline spanning 60 years of stem cell research. Reporting by Kevin Mayer/ Video by Sunya Bhutta From GEN Publishing

Stem Cells, and Blood Cells, and Blood Counts, Oh My!

Stem Cells, and Blood Cells, and Blood Counts, Oh My!

University of California, San Francisco, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public

Stem cell therapy shows promise in repairing brain damage even hours after stroke occurs

Stem cell therapy shows promise in repairing brain damage even hours after stroke occurs

Durham, NC – Stroke is a major health concern and is a leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Center for Disease Control. Despite… Read more »

Stem Cells, Cell and Gene Therapy Biotechs to Discuss Capital Formation Strategies and Validation

Stem Cells, Cell and Gene Therapy Biotechs to Discuss Capital Formation Strategies and Validation

NEW YORK – In a progressive cell therapy environment that has decreasing clinical attrition, next generation and next-to-launch biotechs along with regulators, will be talking about current… Read more »

New method to produce blood cells from stem cells could yield a purer, safer cell therapy

New method to produce blood cells from stem cells could yield a purer, safer cell therapy

A new protocol for reprogramming induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) into mature blood cells, using just a small amount of the patient’s own blood and a readily… Read more »

Novel liver stem cell model could speed up process for developing new drugs

Novel liver stem cell model could speed up process for developing new drugs

Durham, NC – The path to bringing a new drug to market is, simply put, a rocky one. Not only is it estimated to take over 12… Read more »