Human Stem Cells Revive Mouse's Cell-Stripped HeartMashableScientists in Pennsylvania have successfully transplanted human stem cells into a mouse's heart intentionally stripped of its own cells. The mouse heart began beating, showing the exciting potential for regenerative medicine. The University of …Scientists grow human heart tissue using stem cellsNew York Daily News Mouse heart beats again … Continue reading
Americans See Abortion, But Not Stem Cell Research, as a Moral IssueThe Atlantic WireLike abortion, embryonic stem cell research terminates the embryo. But only 22 percent of Americans think embryonic stem cell research is morally wrong — a plurality aren't convinced it's even a moral issue at all. While there's a correlation in Pew's …Abortion … Continue reading
Heart's Own Stem Cells Offer Hope for New Treatment of Heart FailureScience Daily (press release)Aug. 15, 2013 — Researchers at King's College London have for the first time highlighted the natural regenerative capacity of a group of stem cells that reside in the heart. This new study shows that these cells are responsible for repairing … Continue reading
Shining Stem Cells Reveals How Our Skin is MaintainedBioscience TechnologyMicroscopy of the outer skin layer. Stem cells marked with pink proteins, renew certain All organs in our body rely on stem cells in order to maintain their function. The skin is our largest organ and forms a shield against the environment. New …and more …read … Continue reading
BioRestorative Therapies is the Stem Cell Industry's Best-Kept Secret (CUR …SmallCap NetworkWhen an investor thinks of spinal-related stem cell stocks, usually a name like Neuralstem, Inc (NYSEMKT: CUR) or StemCells Inc (NASDAQ: STEM) comes to mind. And well they should. STEM has logged some amazing breakthroughs in the field of spinal … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
New stem cell discovery 'could address platelet shortages'ZenopaThis previously undiscovered subset of blood stem cells has been isolated in mice and has been shown to help self-renew and produce other cell types that make up the blood, but are specifically optimised for platelet production. Transplanting just one …and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Shining stem cells reveals how our skin is maintainedPhys.OrgPreviously, stem cells were thought to be organized in a strict hierarchy. In contrast, the new results show that the skin contains specialized stem cells holding a primary function, with the potential to change function if a need arises. This is …Opportunities in Human Embryonic Stem Cell … Continue reading
Heart's own stem cells offer hope for new treatment of heart failureMedical XpressResearchers at King's College London have for the first time highlighted the natural regenerative capacity of a group of stem cells that reside in the heart. This new study shows that these cells are responsible for repairing and regenerating muscle …Scientists Regenerate Mouse … Continue reading