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Lab-grown cells mimic crucial moment in embryo development
Artificial structures developed the rudimentary components of a heart and nervous system. By David Cyranoski Scientists in Europe have created embryo-like structures that mimic a crucial yet enigmatic stage of human development. The structures, created from stem cells...
Intranasal delivery of MSCs provides hope for treating Alzheimer’s disease
Durham, NC – In the search for a cure for Alzheimer's disease, mesenchymal stem cells and their derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs) offer much promise, thanks to their protective and anti-inflammatory properties. The results from a new study done on mice,...
MSC Therapy for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome; It’s Time to Accelerate Clinical Trials for COVID-19 Patients in Nee
Washington, DC (June 3, 2020) – A new systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical studies using mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) led by a team at the Mayo Clinic, and including researchers from Emory, Duke, Case-Western, and the University of Miami, shows a trend...
Stem cells from placental amniotic membrane slow lung scarring in pulmonary fibrosis
Durham, NC – In a study released today in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine (SCTM), a team led by researchers at the Eugenia Menni Research Centre (CREM) in Brescia, Italy, show for the first time how stem cells collected from human amniotic membrane (one of the two...
Cord Blood Study Provides Insights on Benefits, Limitations for Autism Treatment
Children with autism without intellectual disability may benefit, but more research is needed DURHAM, N.C. -- In a recent study, Duke researchers tested whether a single infusion of a unit of a child’s own or donor cord blood could improve social communication skills...
Clinical trial shows ability of stem cell-based topical solution to regrow hair
Photo caption, "A more enriched adipose-derived stem cells-constituent extract (ADSC-CE) with stem cell proteins is obtained by disruption of the ADSC membrane using a low frequency of ultrasound wave." Durham, NC – The results of a clinical trial released today in...
RMMS: The Regenerative Medicine Manufacturing Society Will Target Unmet Needs in 3D Bioprinting
by Vanesa Listek 3D Printing | Bioprinting To deal with the challenges in regenerative medicine, in 2018, pioneer bioprinting expert Anthony Atala announced the foundation of an organization dedicated solely to advancing the field through manufacturing. Known as the...
Study shows stem cells constitute alternative approach for treating corneal scarring
Durham, NC – Infection, inflammation, trauma, disease, contact lenses – all of these and more can lead to corneal scarring, which according to the World Health Organization is a leading cause of blindness worldwide. While corneal transplant remains the gold standard...
California stem cell advocates submit signatures for $5.5 billion bond measure
By Dustin Gardiner- May 5, 2020, San Francisco Chronicle Supporters of a proposed $5.5 billion bond measure that would keep California’s stem cell research institute in business say they have submitted enough signatures to qualify it for the November ballot. The...
Mesoblast’s Stem Cell Therapy Shows 83% Survival in Ventilator-Dependent COVID-19 Patients
April 24, 2020 - By Mark Terry - Melbourne, Australia and New York-based Mesoblast Limited announced that in a study of COVID-19 patients with moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), there was 83% survival with two intravenous infusions of the...
CIRM Board Funds its First Clinical Study for COVID-19
April 24, 2020 / Yimy Villa Dr. John Zaia, City of hope The governing Board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) continued its commitment to help with the coronavirus pandemic by awarding $749,999 to Dr. John Zaia at City of Hope. He will be...
COVID-19 Emergency Stem Cell Treatment Collaboration in San Diego
Personalized Stem Cells, Inc. and Calidi Biotherapeutics collaborate to rapidly bring a stem cell therapy into clinical trials for COVID-19 patients. POWAY, CALIFORNIA, USA, April 13, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The scientific community is racing to bring new COVID-19...