News for Doctors
3D Bone-Like Tissues Grown From Stem Cells (Asian Scientist)
(Tokyo, Japan) At the University of Tokyo, researchers have developed a stem cell culture method that generates a three-dimensional bone like tissue which is classified as an “organoid”.
What Makes Stem Cells into Perfect Allrounders (Phys Org)
(Zurich, Switzerland) University of Zürich researchers have discovered a protein that enables natural embryonic stem cells to form any and all tissue types.
Nature Cell to Unveil Stem Cell Drug for Alzheimer’s Disease in Japan (The Investor)
(Japan) Japan will be the first country to sell a stem cell-based treatment for patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
Cynata Therapeutics Achieves Progress in Stem Cell Technology (Proactive Investors)
(Madison, Wisconsin) Cynata therapeutics received the Notice of Allowance from the US patent office related to their proprietary Cymerus stem cell technology.
Japanese Man is First to Receive Reprogrammed Stem Cells from Another Person (Nature)
(Hyogo, Japan) Creating induced pluripotent stem (IPS) cells from unrelated donors and using them to regenerate tissue/cure diseases has huge possibilities for the future of healthcare.
New Study Sheds Light on Cancer Stem Cell Regulation (Endo Nurse)
(La Jolla, CA) Stem cell signaling process that prevents the formation of intestinal cancers.
Stem Cells From Bone Marrow For Knee Injection (Houston Chronicle)
(Houston, TX) A patient and doctor perspective on the use of bone marrow stem cells for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.
Using Stem Cells To Grow New Hair (Eureka Alert)
(La Jolla, CA) Pluripotent stem cells from as a new treatment for hair restoration.
UM Study On Stem Cells For Burn Victims (The Miami Herald)
(Miami, FL) A research project funded by the Department of Defense using donor stem cells to reduce scarring and restore tissue in burn patients.