Gene Therapy Restores Immune Function in Children With Rare Disorder

by admin | May 12, 2025 | Bernie Siegel’s WORLD STEM CELL SUMMIT BLOG, News and Opinions

by University of California Los Angeles – Technology Networks – An investigational gene therapy has successfully restored immune function in all nine children treated with the rare and life-threatening immune disorder called severe leukocyte adhesion...

May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month

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

The month of May is designated “Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month”. The proclamation was made in 1992 by President George H.W. Bush. This is time dedicated to raising awareness about the condition, supporting families impacted by it, and promoting...

Microgravity Could Be the Key to Developing New Therapies for Neurogenerative Diseases

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

By The ISS National Laboratory – NASA Funds Continuation of ISS National Lab-Sponsored Brain Cell Studies From NSCF Millions of Americans live with Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis (MS), and Alzheimer’s—neurodegenerative diseases with no cure and no significant...

Expert Q&A: ‘Invisible’ Stem Cells

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

by Christina Elston – Cedars Sinai – Cedars-Sinai Scientist Explains How She Created Cells the Immune System Doesn’t See, Forging a Possible Future Solution to Organ Rejection in Transplant Patients Cedars-Sinai is a leading transplant center, with patient...

iPS Cell Research Can Give Japan Lead in Regenerative Medicine

by admin | May 5, 2025 | Bernie Siegel’s WORLD STEM CELL SUMMIT BLOG, News and Opinions

By Japan Forward – The day when regenerative medicine using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) will be used in real-world treatments is fast approaching. For Japan to become a world leader in the field of iPS cell technologies, the government should...

Tiny CRISPR tool opens door to faster, simpler plant genome editing

by admin | May 2, 2025 | Bernie Siegel’s WORLD STEM CELL SUMMIT BLOG, News and Opinions

by Linda Wang – Phys.org – by Linda Wang, University of California, Los Angeles Plant breeding plays a vital role in ensuring global food security by increasing crop yields, improving nutritional quality and creating crops that are adaptable to climate...