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Stem cell-based therapy for targeting skin-to-brain cancer
Science Daily Investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and the Harvard Stem Cell Institute have a potential solution for how to kill tumor cells that have metastasized to the brain. The team has developed cancer-killing viruses that can deliver stem … Understanding how the intestine replaces and repairs itselfHarvard Gazette |
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Novel leukemia treatment could be 1st US gene therapy
The Durango Herald The FDA usually follows recommendations from its expert panels, but isn’t obligated to do so. The therapy could be the first of a wave of treatments custom-made to target a patient’s cancer. Called CAR–T, this type of therapy involves removing immune … |
NJTV News |
Gene therapy one step closer to FDA approval
NJTV News Not only did he get the gist, Justin was determined to beat it and a new gene therapy has become his best weapon. Scientists are reporting unprecedented success with a new T-cell treatment, using the patient’s own immune system to fight the cancer. |
WBUR |
What Families Need to Know About First Gene Therapy for Deadly Childhood Cancer
ConsumerReports.org An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration earlier this week unanimously recommended approving a breakthrough genetic therapy to treat a rare but deadly type of childhood cancer. Here’s why the news has cancer researchers excited—and … FDA Panel Recommends Approval of Novel ‘Gene Therapy‘ for LeukemiaWBUR Novel leukemia treatment could be 1st US gene therapySumter Item FDA Gives A Nod To “Paradigm Shifting” Cancer TreatmentWNPR News BabyCenter (blog) –Medical Daily all 25 news articles » |
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How to register to become bone marrow, stem cell donor
KPRC Houston Dr. Simrit Parmar is an associate professor in the department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston. She researches T cells and how they can be used to fight diseases. “If we get a perfect match in the … |
Medical Xpress |
Advance furthers stem cells for use in drug discovery, cell therapy
Medical Xpress Stem cells respond to chemical signals that trigger their development into specialized cells in the brain, muscles and blood vessels. In the lab, researchers use a “substrate” material that anchors the cells in place and allows the necessary signaling … Stem cell-based therapy for targeting skin-to-brain cancerScience Daily Understanding how the intestine replaces and repairs itselfHarvard Gazette Asia-Pacific Stem Cell Market Size, Trends, Share & Forecast to 2022.DailyHover DailyNewsKs all 6 news articles » |