- Harvard GazettePaola Arlotta is awarded the ISSCR Momentum Award for her pioneering research on stem cell-derived organoids that transforms knowledge on human brain development.
Chinese scientists create Frankenstein robot that has a HUMAN BRAINScientists created a robot with a lab-grown brain that functions similarly to a human brain, offering potential solutions for neurological disorders.
CRISPR helps brain stem cells regain youth in miceDisabling a specific metabolism-related gene can rejuvenate neural stem cells, enhancing their ability to produce new neurons as organisms age.
Paralyzed man walks again after single injection of new treatmentStem cell therapy shows promise for restoring movement in patients with spinal cord injuries.
Are Human Neurons AI's Future?The development of 'wetware' technology could revolutionize artificial intelligence by utilizing biological neurons instead of traditional silicon chips.
Scientists working on Alzheimer's cure turn to unlikeliest of sourcesMenstrual blood offers a promising new source of stem cells for Alzheimer's research.
- Harvard GazettePaola Arlotta is awarded the ISSCR Momentum Award for her pioneering research on stem cell-derived organoids that transforms knowledge on human brain development.
Chinese scientists create Frankenstein robot that has a HUMAN BRAINScientists created a robot with a lab-grown brain that functions similarly to a human brain, offering potential solutions for neurological disorders.
CRISPR helps brain stem cells regain youth in miceDisabling a specific metabolism-related gene can rejuvenate neural stem cells, enhancing their ability to produce new neurons as organisms age.
Paralyzed man walks again after single injection of new treatmentStem cell therapy shows promise for restoring movement in patients with spinal cord injuries.
Are Human Neurons AI's Future?The development of 'wetware' technology could revolutionize artificial intelligence by utilizing biological neurons instead of traditional silicon chips.
Scientists working on Alzheimer's cure turn to unlikeliest of sourcesMenstrual blood offers a promising new source of stem cells for Alzheimer's research.
Circadian Rhythms Play a Role in Muscle Repair - News CenterCircadian rhythms significantly affect muscle healing, with implications for shift workers, aging, and obesity.
Restam's Inherent Anticipation Theory for Product-by-Process Claims Fails at CAFCThe Federal Circuit affirmed PTAB's ruling that Restem did not prove Jadi Cell's patent claims unpatentable, maintaining the integrity of the patent.Anticipation analysis for product-by-process claims remains distinct from infringement analysis as per the Federal Circuit's decision.
What's the secret to living to 100? Centenarian stem cells could offer cluesCreation of a cell bank from centenarians provides a valuable resource for research on longevity and aging.
Scientists Use Human Stem Cells to Restore a Monkey's VisionStem cells can effectively patch a monkey's retinal hole, suggesting a promising treatment for age-related vision loss.
Biden-created agency to swap aging brains with young lab-grown tissueUS funding supports controversial brain transplant research aiming to combat aging using embryonic stem cells, with mixed reactions from the scientific community and public.
How to Biohack Your Muscle Recovery: Increase Your Circulating Stem Cells to Crush Soreness, Recover From Injuries, and Build Muscle Faster-WITHOUT Expensive InjectionsStem cells are crucial for recovery and muscle growth, and their decline with age hinders regenerative abilities.
What's the secret to living to 100? Centenarian stem cells could offer cluesCreation of a cell bank from centenarians provides a valuable resource for research on longevity and aging.
Scientists Use Human Stem Cells to Restore a Monkey's VisionStem cells can effectively patch a monkey's retinal hole, suggesting a promising treatment for age-related vision loss.
Biden-created agency to swap aging brains with young lab-grown tissueUS funding supports controversial brain transplant research aiming to combat aging using embryonic stem cells, with mixed reactions from the scientific community and public.
How to Biohack Your Muscle Recovery: Increase Your Circulating Stem Cells to Crush Soreness, Recover From Injuries, and Build Muscle Faster-WITHOUT Expensive InjectionsStem cells are crucial for recovery and muscle growth, and their decline with age hinders regenerative abilities.
A Derm Just Told Me This Under-Hyped Ingredient Can Replace My Growth Factor and Exosome SerumsPlant stem cells are superior to exosomes and growth factors in skincare due to stability and effective communication.
Secret to eternal youth? John Cleese extols virtues of stem cell treatmentStem cells are a popular treatment choice among celebrities for potential anti-aging effects and healing benefits.
A Derm Just Told Me This Under-Hyped Ingredient Can Replace My Growth Factor and Exosome SerumsPlant stem cells are superior to exosomes and growth factors in skincare due to stability and effective communication.
Secret to eternal youth? John Cleese extols virtues of stem cell treatmentStem cells are a popular treatment choice among celebrities for potential anti-aging effects and healing benefits.
Stem cells used to partially repair damaged heartsInduced stem cells hold potential for revolutionary therapies, especially in heart repair.Recent primate tests show promise for the use of stem cell-derived muscle in heart recovery.
'Breakthrough' stem-cell patches strengthened a woman's failing heartMuscle patches grown from stem cells can repair a failing heart, showing potential in advanced heart failure treatment.
Stem cells used to partially repair damaged heartsInduced stem cells hold potential for revolutionary therapies, especially in heart repair.Recent primate tests show promise for the use of stem cell-derived muscle in heart recovery.
'Breakthrough' stem-cell patches strengthened a woman's failing heartMuscle patches grown from stem cells can repair a failing heart, showing potential in advanced heart failure treatment.
Stem cells reverse woman's diabetes - a world firstReprogrammed stem cells from patients' bodies can reverse diabetes, exemplified by a woman who started producing insulin post-transplant.
Scientists Successfully Tested a New Treatment for Type 1 DiabetesStem cells, particularly reprogrammed fat cells, show promise for treating type 1 diabetes, reducing the need for insulin after treatment.
Scientists trial patch to mend failing heartsLab-grown heart muscle patches may provide new treatment for advanced heart failure.Early results indicate safety and potential for heart repair using these muscle patches.
Stem cells head to the clinic: treatments for cancer, diabetes and Parkinson's disease could soon be herePatient participation in clinical trials enhances understanding and treatment of debilitating diseases, exemplified by Andrew Cassy's involvement after his Parkinson's diagnosis.
Clinical Trials Underway for Dozens of New Stem Cell TreatmentsStem cell treatments are emerging as potential therapies for a variety of conditions, especially neurological disorders.
Stem cells reverse woman's diabetes - a world firstReprogrammed stem cells from patients' bodies can reverse diabetes, exemplified by a woman who started producing insulin post-transplant.
Scientists Successfully Tested a New Treatment for Type 1 DiabetesStem cells, particularly reprogrammed fat cells, show promise for treating type 1 diabetes, reducing the need for insulin after treatment.
Scientists trial patch to mend failing heartsLab-grown heart muscle patches may provide new treatment for advanced heart failure.Early results indicate safety and potential for heart repair using these muscle patches.
Stem cells head to the clinic: treatments for cancer, diabetes and Parkinson's disease could soon be herePatient participation in clinical trials enhances understanding and treatment of debilitating diseases, exemplified by Andrew Cassy's involvement after his Parkinson's diagnosis.
Clinical Trials Underway for Dozens of New Stem Cell TreatmentsStem cell treatments are emerging as potential therapies for a variety of conditions, especially neurological disorders.
Mouse with two FATHERS could pave way for gay men to have kidsResearchers successfully bred mice using genetic material from two male parents, marking a significant advancement in reproductive technology.
Revealed: the fatty cells that are the 'bubble wrap' of the bodyThe discovery of 'lipocartilage' cells enhances the understanding of cartilage elasticity and structural support.
The Breakthroughs of Vision Restoration - The New Importance of Stem CellsStem cell research is revolutionizing healthcare by offering innovative treatments for conditions such as limbic stem cell deficiency and diabetes.
Animal Tests Show Promise for Restoring Heart to More Youthful Condition, Even After Heart AttackPromising research aims to regenerate damaged heart tissue, offering hope for heart disease treatment.Early animal trials indicate potential for therapies to restore heart function post-damage.
Bone marrow niches orchestrate stem-cell hierarchy and immune toleranceHierarchical arrangements of haematopoietic stem cells in niches influence their regenerative potential and immune privilege.
The Breakthroughs of Vision Restoration - The New Importance of Stem CellsStem cell research is revolutionizing healthcare by offering innovative treatments for conditions such as limbic stem cell deficiency and diabetes.
Animal Tests Show Promise for Restoring Heart to More Youthful Condition, Even After Heart AttackPromising research aims to regenerate damaged heart tissue, offering hope for heart disease treatment.Early animal trials indicate potential for therapies to restore heart function post-damage.
Bone marrow niches orchestrate stem-cell hierarchy and immune toleranceHierarchical arrangements of haematopoietic stem cells in niches influence their regenerative potential and immune privilege.
Study Suggests Fasting Is Good for Weight Loss, Bad for Hair LossIntermittent fasting may lead to hair loss by impacting hair follicle stem cells, as shown in recent research involving both mice and humans.
Fasting can reduce weight - but also hair growthIntermittent fasting may inhibit hair regrowth due to stress responses affecting hair follicle stem cells.
Study Suggests Fasting Is Good for Weight Loss, Bad for Hair LossIntermittent fasting may lead to hair loss by impacting hair follicle stem cells, as shown in recent research involving both mice and humans.
Fasting can reduce weight - but also hair growthIntermittent fasting may inhibit hair regrowth due to stress responses affecting hair follicle stem cells.
Daily briefing: How to get to 100 - centenarian cells teach us about ageingStem cells from centenarians are key to understanding factors that contribute to longevity.
Bone Marrow Donors Can Be Hard to Find. One Company Is Turning to CadaversOssium Health is pioneering stem cell transplants from deceased donors, addressing the donor shortage for blood cancer patients, particularly minorities.
Blood stem cells grown in LAB could end need for bone marrow donorsLab-grown blood stem cells offer new hope for leukemia treatments and other blood disorders.The innovation could reduce the need for matched bone marrow donors in children with blood diseases.
Bone Marrow Donors Can Be Hard to Find. One Company Is Turning to CadaversOssium Health is pioneering stem cell transplants from deceased donors, addressing the donor shortage for blood cancer patients, particularly minorities.
Blood stem cells grown in LAB could end need for bone marrow donorsLab-grown blood stem cells offer new hope for leukemia treatments and other blood disorders.The innovation could reduce the need for matched bone marrow donors in children with blood diseases.
World-first stem-cell treatment restores vision in peopleStem cell transplants using reprogrammed stem cells demonstrate substantial and lasting improvements in vision for patients with damaged corneas.
Study reveals the benefits and downside of fastingLow-calorie diets and intermittent fasting can enhance stem cell regeneration but may also increase cancer risk after refeeding.
Daily briefing: Three unique Wikipedia curiosity styles revealedDonor stem cell recipients do not face increased risk of cancer-causing mutations, suggesting safe transplantation.Wikipedia user behavior showcases three primary curiosity styles: hunter, busybody, and dancer.
Study reveals the benefits and downside of fastingLow-calorie diets and intermittent fasting can enhance stem cell regeneration but may also increase cancer risk after refeeding.
Daily briefing: Three unique Wikipedia curiosity styles revealedDonor stem cell recipients do not face increased risk of cancer-causing mutations, suggesting safe transplantation.Wikipedia user behavior showcases three primary curiosity styles: hunter, busybody, and dancer.
They Were Made Without Eggs or Sperm. Are They Human?Stem cell-derived embryo models resemble human embryos closely, enabling crucial insights into early human development despite ethical concerns.
Guidelines on lab-grown embryo models are strong enough to meet ethical standards - and will build trust scienceThe UK code of practice for stem-cell-based embryo models aims to reassure the public and guide researchers.
They Were Made Without Eggs or Sperm. Are They Human?Stem cell-derived embryo models resemble human embryos closely, enabling crucial insights into early human development despite ethical concerns.
Guidelines on lab-grown embryo models are strong enough to meet ethical standards - and will build trust scienceThe UK code of practice for stem-cell-based embryo models aims to reassure the public and guide researchers.
Diabetes took over her life, until a stem cell therapy freed herAmanda Smith no longer needs insulin after receiving lab-grown islet cell transplants for type 1 diabetes, marking a significant medical breakthrough.
Scientists discover 'pause button' for human lifeScientists have developed a technique to pause human embryo growth, potentially enhancing IVF success by allowing for better assessment before implantation.
Diabetes took over her life, until a stem cell therapy freed herAmanda Smith no longer needs insulin after receiving lab-grown islet cell transplants for type 1 diabetes, marking a significant medical breakthrough.
Scientists discover 'pause button' for human lifeScientists have developed a technique to pause human embryo growth, potentially enhancing IVF success by allowing for better assessment before implantation.
Daily briefing: Carbon bond that uses only one electron seen for first timeA single-electron covalent bond between carbon atoms has been observed for the first time, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of chemical bonds.Stem cells from a diabetes patient show promise in treating type 1 diabetes without the need for immunosuppressants.
Stem Cell Treatment Worked on One Patient's Type 1 DiabetesStem cell therapy shows promising results in reversing type 1 diabetes, leading to sustained insulin independence and improved glycemic control.
Study Suggests Fasting's Benefits Might Start When It StopsFasting has potential health benefits, particularly related to fat metabolism and intestinal repair, yet may also carry risks like increasing precancerous cells.
Stem Cell Treatment Worked on One Patient's Type 1 DiabetesStem cell therapy shows promising results in reversing type 1 diabetes, leading to sustained insulin independence and improved glycemic control.
Study Suggests Fasting's Benefits Might Start When It StopsFasting has potential health benefits, particularly related to fat metabolism and intestinal repair, yet may also carry risks like increasing precancerous cells.
Engineering Human Heart Tissue for Scientific Study - News CenterNorthwestern Medicine scientists created engineered heart tissues for real-time monitoring of heart contraction and electrical activity, enhancing heart disease research.
Children with Down's syndrome are more likely to get leukaemia: stem-cells hint at whyChildren with Down's syndrome have a significantly increased risk of leukaemia linked to genomic changes in fetal liver stem cells.
The surprising cause of fasting's regenerative powersBreaking a fast offers significant health benefits, particularly in enhancing stem cell activity for repair, but also poses risks such as potential cancer development.
Daily briefing: It's not the fasting, it's the eatingBreaking a fast enhances gut stem cell regeneration but may also increase cancer risks according to a study in mice.
The surprising cause of fasting's regenerative powersBreaking a fast offers significant health benefits, particularly in enhancing stem cell activity for repair, but also poses risks such as potential cancer development.
Daily briefing: It's not the fasting, it's the eatingBreaking a fast enhances gut stem cell regeneration but may also increase cancer risks according to a study in mice.
Can Better Biotech Finally Replace Lab Animals?Itzy Morales Pantoja transitioned from animal testing to developing lab-grown models to advance neurodegeneration research and reduce reliance on animal studies.
Human organoids with an autologous tissue-resident immune compartment - NatureOrganoids are crucial in modeling human physiology but lack key immune system components vital for comprehensive disease study.
Advanced 'Parkinson's in a dish' model accelerates research- Harvard GazetteCould result in personalized models to test diagnostic and treatment strategies
The Real Reason Studying Menstrual Blood Is So ImportantThe discovery of adult stem cells in the endometrium opens up potential for treating women's health conditions.
Scientists Found a Way to Supercharge Cancer-Fighting CellsBioengineered CAR T cells can be rejuvenated by engineering high levels of a specific protein, resembling stem cells, enhancing cancer-fighting abilities.
IV infusion enables editing of the cystic fibrosis gene in lung stem cellsThe development of gene editing techniques faces challenges in targeting specific cells and tissues affected by genetic diseases, requiring innovative approaches for effective treatment.