Human Stem Cells Get Mice with MS-Like Disease WalkingGenetic Engineering NewsA multi-university research team reports that mice severely disabled by a condition similar to multiple sclerosis (MS) were able to walk less than two weeks following treatment with human neural stem cells. Their study (“Human Neural Precursor Cells … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
ForbesWith the progress of two teams generating human embryonic stem cells from adult patients by means of cloning, scientists are one step closer to another means of delivering patient-specific treatments in the clinic. In mid April, Cell Stem Cell …Stem cell therapy shows promise for multiple sclerosisFox NewsSurprise: Stem cells help mice with multiple sclerosis … Continue reading
Cancer stem cells at the root of cancerHealth24.comUsing genetic tracking, researchers found that a gene mutation tied to cancer’s development can be traced back to cancer stem cells. These cells are at the root of cancer and responsible for supporting the growth and progression of the disease, the … and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Daily MailThe scientists transplanted human neural stem cells into the animals expecting them to be rejected and provide no benefit. Instead the experiment yielded spectacular results. Within 10 to 14 days, the mice had regained motor skills and were able to … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Reversing MS: UCI part of study finding hope in stem cellsOCRegisterTo researchers at UC Irvine and Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla who are studying the use of stem cells to treat multiple sclerosis, the tiny steps added up to a big discovery: Implanted stem cells not only had halted the progression of an MS … Continue reading
Belfast TelegraphTreatment with human stem cells has allowed mice crippled by a version of multiple sclerosis (MS) to walk again after less than two weeks – suggesting a possible new direction for human therapies. …read more &nbs… Continue reading
First test of pluripotent stem cell therapy in monkeys is a successEureka! Science NewsResearchers have shown for the first time in an animal that is more closely related to humans that it is possible to make new bone from stem–cell-like induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) made from an individual animal’s own skin cells. The study … Continue reading
BBC NewsPeople with a high Body Mass Index can make equally good stem–cell donors as those who are a healthy weight, according to new research. In the past it was thought very obese people were more likely to experience side-effects after donating, such as … …read more &nbs… Continue reading