The Vatican and Stem CellsEnergy and CapitalPope Francis has recently distinguished himself not just as the leader of the catholic faith, but as a leader of science as well. In February the Vatican coordinated with the Stem For Life Foundation and held… Continue reading
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First skin-to-eye stem cell transplant in humans successful
Science Daily Researchers have safely transplanted stem cells derived from a patient’s skin to the back of the eye in an effort to restore vision. The research is being presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology … |
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First skin-to-eye stem cell transplant in humans successful
Science Daily Researchers have safely transplanted stem cells derived from a patient’s skin to the back of the eye in an effort to restore vision. The research is being presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology … |
ABC Online |
scientist discovers healing power of blood protein
ABC Online Dr Gabrielle Briggs, a post-doctoral researcher with the University of Newcastle, based at John Hunter Hospital’s trauma unit in New South Wales, is studying the role growth differentiation factor 11 (GDF11), a protein, plays in boosting stem cell … |
Medscape |
Success With Stem Cell Transplant in Myasthenia Gravis
Medscape Seven patients with severe myasthenia gravis who received autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplants have experienced long-term remission that has been symptom and treatment free for many years. “We are always reluctant to talk about this type of … |
Scientific American |
Audacious Stem Cell Plan Aims to Halt Rhino Extinction
Scientific American The strategy was drawn up last December in Vienna at a meeting that was attended by teams from both zoos, as well as specialists in stem–cell and reproductive biology. “It’s really a strategic road map — one which has a lot of obstacles,” says … |
Nature.com |
Stem–cell plan aims to bring rhino back from brink of extinction
Nature.com The strategy was drawn up last December in Vienna at a meeting that was attended by teams from both zoos, as well as specialists in stem–cell and reproductive biology. “It’s really a strategic road map — one which has a lot of obstacles,” says … |