New method for detecting and preserving human stem cells in the lab University of BathEurekAlert (press release)Human stem cells that are capable of becoming any other kind of cell in the body have previously only been acquired and cultivated with diff… Continue reading
Medical Xpress |
New stem cell model valuable tool for studying Andersen’s syndrome
Medical Xpress Successful reprogramming of muscle cells derived from biopsies of patients with Andersen’s syndrome (AS) led to the formation of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells that can serve as a valuable model for understanding the cause of this rare disorder … |
EurekAlert (press release) |
New stem cell model valuable tool for studying Andersen’s syndrome
EurekAlert (press release) New Rochelle, NY, February 1, 2016–Successful reprogramming of muscle cells derived from biopsies of patients with Andersen’s syndrome (AS) led to the formation of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells that can serve as a valuable model for … |
E&T magazine |
Stem cell plasters speed up skin healing
E&T magazine When applied to a plaster, the cells could help people suffering from various skin ailments by increasing the rate at which the skin repairs itself. Che Connon, professor of tissue engineering at Newcastle University, said: “The stem cells are … Newcastle University scientists use seaweed extract to develop ‘Stem-gell’ bandage for wound healingNews-Medical.net |
The Herald-News |
Stem cells regenerate bone, muscle, tissue
The Herald-News Within 15 minutes, a patient with arthritic knees or a partially torn shoulder rotator cuff can be injected with amniotic stem cells, and begin the healing process that’s more than three times faster than standardized care, explains Dr. Frank Ostir … |
Counsel & Heal |
New Breakthrough in Stem Cell Could Put an end to Insulin Injections Required by Diabetic Patients
Counsel & Heal MIT and Harvard researchers used insulin producing cells to restore the function of insulin in mice for a long period. In 2014, the same team of researchers used stem cells to create large quantities of beta cells that produce insulin. Now these cells … Harvard, MIT say ‘cure’ for Type 1 diabetes closer to realityDaily News & Analysis |
Waterloo Record |
Stem cell clinic for Kitchener girl exceeds target
Waterloo Record KITCHENER — A clinic held Saturday to search for a stem cell match for a nine-year-old Kitchener girl has exceeded expectations. Nine-year-old Nishka Patel has aplastic anemia, a rare condition that occurs when the body stops producing blood cells … |