True blood? Scientists produce artificial human blood using stem cellsTech TimesTurner has come up with a process to manufacture red blood cells using induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, adult cells that have been genetically engineered into stem cell-like state. The iPS cells are cultured to turn into mature red blood cells … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Silly Putty Ingredient Could Advance Stem Cell TherapiesIvanhoe(Ivanhoe Newswire) – Researchers at the University of Michigan found an ingredient in Silly Putty that could advance stem cell therapies. The sponginess area where human embryonic stem cells grow affects the type of specialized cells they eventually … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
BioOptics WorldThe technique involves transplanting specially designed motor neurons created from stem cells into injured nerve branches. These motor neurons are designed to react to pulses of blue light, allowing for fine-tuning of muscle control by adjusting the … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Irish and UK scientists use stem cells to grow red blood cellsIrish TimesScientists in the UK and Ireland have successfully used stem cells to grow large numbers of red blood cells in the laboratory and are now preparing to test them in human trials. The new cells should be better for patients because they will … Continue reading
Scientists give stem cells a performance boost … by putting them on steroidsGizmagStem cells are highly promising for the treatment of everything from HIV to leukemia to baldness. In many cases, however, a great number of them must be used in order have a noticeable effect, which makes treatments impractical or expensive. Now … …read … Continue reading
California Stem Cell to Be Bought by NeoStemOrange County Business JournalIrvine-based California Stem Cell Inc. said today that it was being acquired by NeoStem Inc. in a stock and cash deal that potentially could be worth $124 million. California Stem Cell is developing stem cell therapies for cancer and other diseases.NeoStem (NBS) to Acquire California … Continue reading
WDIV DetroitThe U-M researchers discovered human embryonic stem cells developed into working spinal cord cells more efficiently by growing the cells on a soft, ultrafine carpet made of a key ingredient in Silly Putty called polydimethylsiloxane. To be clear, it’s …Silly Putty Ingredient Could Help Stem Cells Become Motor NeuronsRedOrbitStem cell research uses Silly PuttyThe … Continue reading
Laboratory EquipmentUniv. of Michigan researchers have found that mechanical forces in the environment of human embryonic The sponginess of the environment where human embryonic stem cells are growing affects the type of specialized cells they eventually become, a Univ. …read more &nbs… Continue reading