Stem cells may offer new hope for end-stage kidney disease treatment

by admin | Oct 13, 2025 | Bernie Siegel’s WORLD STEM CELL SUMMIT BLOG, News and Opinions

By Alison Satake – Mayo Clinic – More than 4 million people worldwide have end-stage kidney disease that requires hemodialysis, a treatment in which a machine filters waste from the blood. Hemodialysis is a precursor to kidney transplant. To prepare for...

ISSCR Unveils Roadmap for Advancing Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Therapies

by admin | Oct 10, 2025 | Bernie Siegel’s WORLD STEM CELL SUMMIT BLOG, News and Opinions

by Bioengineer.org – The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has unveiled an innovative and comprehensive resource entitled Best Practices for the Development of Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Cellular Therapies, marking a pivotal advancement in...

Adult Stem Cells Improve Vision in Patients With Macular Degeneration

by admin | Oct 8, 2025 | Bernie Siegel’s WORLD STEM CELL SUMMIT BLOG, News and Opinions

by Technology Networks – In a first-in-human Phase 1/2a clinical trial, adult stem cells improved vision in patients with macular degeneration. In the United States, age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss in people who...

Lab-grown kidneys show real function in new stem cell study

by admin | Oct 7, 2025 | Bernie Siegel’s WORLD STEM CELL SUMMIT BLOG, News and Opinions

By Drug Target Review – A USC Stem Cell-led research team have made a big breakthrough in their efforts to build mouse and human synthetic kidneys. In a new paper published in Cell Stem Cell, the scientists describe generating more mature and complex lab-grown...

Common Nutrient Found To Supercharge Immune Cells Against Cancer

by admin | Oct 6, 2025 | Bernie Siegel’s WORLD STEM CELL SUMMIT BLOG, News and Opinions

By Chandrika Abburi, University of Chicago Medical Center – SciTechDaily – In a recent study, scientists at the University of Chicago found that zeaxanthin, a carotenoid derived from plants and traditionally recognized for supporting eye health, may also...

Junk DNA” Found to Sense Its Environment, May Hold the Key to Disease Treatment

by admin | Oct 3, 2025 | Bernie Siegel’s WORLD STEM CELL SUMMIT BLOG, News and Opinions

By Bernadette Gillis – Duke university School of Medicine – A new study from Duke University School of Medicine has uncovered a surprising role for what was once considered “junk DNA.” Researchers found that these overlooked parts of our genetic code help...