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Scientists make key discovery in fighting brain diseases
Scientists have made a breakthrough that could make all the difference in helping treat and, one day, cure patients with neurodegenerative diseases. by Lindsey Theis - Scripps News Scientists have made a key discovery they think could be a crucial step in...

Virtual Discussion Advancements Toward a Diabetes Cure
JUST IN! Major breakthrough for Type 1 diabetes that will provide an endless source of stem cell derived #isletcells for transplantation! When fully developed and deployed, there will be no longer be a need for organ transplants. Renowned researcher, first author of...

Stem Cells Used to Repair Heart Defects in Children
Doctors turn to stem cell treatment to heal the youngest hearts Almost one out of 100 babies are born with a heart defect each year in the United States. Many of these babies will need surgery within weeks of birth, followed by more surgeries throughout their lives....

A major step forward for organ biofabrication
By recreating the helical structure of heart muscles, researchers improve understanding of how the heart beats By Leah Burrows - Harvard John A Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Heart disease — the leading cause of death in the U.S. — is so deadly in...