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TMJ stem cells used to repair cartilage in the joint – Dentistry IQ

Dentistry IQTMJ stem cells used to repair cartilage in the jointDentistry IQstem cells, TMJ The cells reside within the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which articulates the jaw bone to the skull. When the stem cells were manipulated in animals with … Continue reading

Stem cell gene found to command skeletal muscle regeneration – Science Daily

Science DailyStem cell gene found to command skeletal muscle regenerationScience DailyResearchers have now discovered that Prox1 is essential also for skeletal muscle stem cell differentiation. Skeletal muscles are important not only for locomotion but… Continue reading

With CRISPR, scientists correct genetic mutation that causes sickle cell disease – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesWith CRISPR, scientists correct genetic mutation that causes sickle cell diseaseLos Angeles TimesRed blood cells are constantly being produced by stem cells in our bone marrow, and the only lasting way to cure sickle cell disease is wi… Continue reading

A new gene-editing technique could help treat sickle cell anemia – The Verge

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A new gene-editing technique could help treat sickle cell anemia The Verge These unhealthy blood cells can lead to pain and weakness and damage the organs. A type of bone marrow transplant can treat the disease. First, the patient’s immune system is suppressed. Then, stem blood cells found in the marrow are destroyed and … With CRISPR, scientists correct genetic mutation that causes sickle cell diseaseLos Angeles Times Genome engineering paves way for sickle cell cureUC Berkeley CRISPR deployed to combat sickle-cell anaemiaNature.com all 31 news articles »

Real-time, observable MRI delivery updated to improve stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s Medical Xpress Induced pluripotent stem cells, a type of stem cell that can be generated directly from adult cells, offer great benefits for regenerative medicine as they propagate indefinitely and can differentiate into a variety of cell types, such as neurons … and more »

Real-time, observable MRI delivery updated to improve stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s EurekAlert (press release) (October 12, 2016) – In a study using Real-time intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (RT-IMRI) to guide the transplantation of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons into the brains of non-human primates modeled with Parkinson’s … and more »