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Researchers decipher new molecular mechanisms related to biological tissue regeneration

by admin | Aug 14, 2024 | Bernie Siegel’s WORLD STEM CELL SUMMIT BLOG, News and Opinions

By University of Barcelona – A study published in The EMBO Journal opens new perspectives to better understand how the molecular mechanisms involved in regenerative medicine work. The study focuses on tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and its receptors TNFR,...

Rapid Stem Cell Model Advances Parkinson’s Research

by admin | Aug 13, 2024 | Bernie Siegel’s WORLD STEM CELL SUMMIT BLOG, News and Opinions

By Neuroscience News – Researchers have developed a model that quickly converts stem cells to brain cells with Parkinson’s disease (PD) protein structures, allowing for personalized study and treatment. This new approach can transform stem cells into brain cells...

Breaking the Chains: How CRISPR Gene Therapy Gave Victoria Gray a New Life

by admin | Aug 12, 2024 | Bernie Siegel’s WORLD STEM CELL SUMMIT BLOG, News and Opinions

by Molly Coddington – Technology Networks – Like many young girls in elementary school, Victoria Gray wanted to be a cheerleader, until she was told by her doctor that this simply wouldn’t be possible; the exertion placed on her body by the training...

Detecting pancreatic cancer through changes in body composition and metabolism

by admin | Aug 9, 2024 | Bernie Siegel’s WORLD STEM CELL SUMMIT BLOG, News and Opinions

by Marla Broadfoot, Ph.D. – Mayo Clinic – Pancreatic cancer is a formidable disease, often diagnosed too late for effective treatment. However, new research from Mayo Clinic represents a promising step toward identifying biological signals or biomarkers...

Cell donors are essential for new therapies. They need to be taken care of

by admin | Aug 8, 2024 | Bernie Siegel’s WORLD STEM CELL SUMMIT BLOG, News and Opinions

By Priya Baraniak – STAT News – Cutting-edge FDA-approved therapies made from human cells are now being used to treat cancer, diabetes, and other diseases. Currently, most approved cell-based therapies use an individual’s own cells, but the next generation...

New study shows ‘dancing molecules’ can regenerate cartilage in 3 days

by admin | Aug 7, 2024 | Bernie Siegel’s WORLD STEM CELL SUMMIT BLOG, News and Opinions

By Medical Xpress News – In November 2021, Northwestern University researchers introduced an injectable new therapy, which harnessed fast-moving “dancing molecules,” to repair tissues and reverse paralysis after severe spinal cord injuries. Now, the...