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Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body during early life and growth. In addition, in many tissues they serve as a sort of internal repair system, dividing essentially without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person or animal is still alive. When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential either to remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a muscle cell, a red blood cell, or a brain cell.

Promoter Mutations and Their Association with Autism Risk

The RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) employed genome mutation analysis to investigate the genetics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in people and their families. They found that the way a certain type of genetic mutation contributes to the illness differs from that of ordinary mutations.

29 Jan 2024

Stem Cell-Derived Brain Organoids on Ax-3 Mission Seek to Improve Modeling for Neurodegenerative Diseases

More than 5 million people worldwide are living with neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson’s disease and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS).

19 Jan 2024

USC Scientists Discover Protein Key to 3D Genome Control and Gene Silencing

Each cell’s nucleus contains DNA, which is the blueprint for human life.

17 Jan 2024

Preventing Immunological Rejection Following Transplantation

According to researchers, genetically modified stem cells may also open the door to novel regenerative medicine therapies for conditions including Type 1 diabetes.

12 Jan 2024

Japanese Scientists Revolutionize Regenerative Lung Medicine

Globally, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the third most common cause of mortality. It is characterized by permanent and irreversible lung damage, for which lung transplantation is the only effective treatment. Unfortunately, it is hard to find good lung donors.

8 Jan 2024

Hyperglycemia Impairs Mitochondrial Function and Survival of Human Adipose Tissue-Derived MSCs

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a type of stem cells that possess relevant regenerative abilities and can be used to treat many chronic diseases.

27 Dec 2023

ADSC-Exos and BMSC-Exos Protect Retinal Ganglion Cells From Hydrostatic Pressure Damage

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have protective effects on the cornea, lacrimal gland, retina, and photoreceptor cell damage, which may be mediated by exosomes (exos) released by MSCs.

27 Dec 2023

Xeno-Free Monkey PSC Culture System Enables Deriving, Tracking, and Differentiating Stem Cells

Non-human primates (NHPs) have a high degree of similarity to humans compared to other animal models.

26 Dec 2023

Specialized Proliferative Cells Contribute to Epithelial Regeneration in Jellyfish

At about the size of a pinkie nail, the jellyfish species Cladonema can regenerate an amputated tentacle in two to three days -; but how? Regenerating functional tissue across species, including salamanders and insects, relies on the ability to form a blastema, a clump of undifferentiated cells that can repair damage and grow into the missing appendage.

26 Dec 2023

Researchers Discover How Microbes Enhance Fruit Fly Reproduction

For many of us, when we think of microbiomes, our first thoughts are probably about the beneficial microorganisms that live in our guts.

26 Dec 2023

How 3D DNA Architecture Shapes Cell Fate in Early Embryos

The intricate process of duplicating genetic information, referred to as DNA replication, lies at the heart of the transmission of life from one cell to another and from one organism to the next. This happens by not just simply copying the genetic information; a well-orchestrated sequence of molecular events has to happen at the right time.

21 Dec 2023

Microbial Sensor Unlocks Path to Personalized Blood Stem Cell Therapy

A microbial sensor that helps identify and fight bacterial infections also plays a key role in the development of blood stem cells, valuable new insight in the effort to create patient-derived blood stem cells that could eliminate the need for bone marrow transplants.

21 Dec 2023

Microbial Sensor Plays Key Role in Blood Stem Cell Development

20 Dec 2023

New Cell Model Paves Way for Faster Treatments for Neuromuscular Diseases

Scientists have so far identified around 800 different neuromuscular diseases. These conditions are caused by problems in the way muscle cells, motor neurons and peripheral cells interact.

20 Dec 2023

Unveiling Immune-Epithelial Harmony in Fetal Lung Maturation

New research conducted by UCL and the Wellcome Sanger Institute underscores the pivotal role of communication between immune cells and airway lining cells in fostering healthy lung development.

18 Dec 2023

Genetically Engineered Stem Cells May Revolutionize Parkinson's Disease Treatment

The future treatment of Parkinson’s Disease has undergone tremendous development in recent years. Now, a breakthrough in research has emerged, delivering the strongest results for both side-effect-free and long-lasting treatment effects.

7 Dec 2023

Unraveling Stem Cell Destiny in Intestinal Organoids

Stem cells possess the remarkable ability to differentiate and replace deceased or impaired cells within the body.

27 Nov 2023

Engineering Stem Cells to Evade Immune Rejection

Cell and organ transplants have the potential to save lives; however, patients frequently face prolonged waiting periods as a result of the insufficient availability of suitable donors.

23 Nov 2023

Brunel University London Secures Japanese Patent for Gene Therapy Vector Safety Test

Gene therapy is a rapidly growing area of medical science. But there is little in the way of safety testing the vectors used to deliver gene therapy.

23 Nov 2023

SMART Researchers Pioneer Novel Microfluidic Method to Optimize Bone Marrow Stem Cell Extraction for Advanced Cell Therapies

Researchers from the Critical Analytics for Manufacturing Personalized-Medicine (CAMP) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) of Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI) and National University Health System (NUHS), have developed a groundbreaking technology.

22 Nov 2023

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Promoter Mutations and Their Association with Autism Risk

Stem Cell-Derived Brain Organoids on Ax-3 Mission Seek to Improve Modeling for Neurodegenerative Diseases

USC Scientists Discover Protein Key to 3D Genome Control and Gene Silencing

Preventing Immunological Rejection Following Transplantation

Japanese Scientists Revolutionize Regenerative Lung Medicine

Hyperglycemia Impairs Mitochondrial Function and Survival of Human Adipose Tissue-Derived MSCs

ADSC-Exos and BMSC-Exos Protect Retinal Ganglion Cells From Hydrostatic Pressure Damage

Xeno-Free Monkey PSC Culture System Enables Deriving, Tracking, and Differentiating Stem Cells

Specialized Proliferative Cells Contribute to Epithelial Regeneration in Jellyfish

Researchers Discover How Microbes Enhance Fruit Fly Reproduction

How 3D DNA Architecture Shapes Cell Fate in Early Embryos

Microbial Sensor Unlocks Path to Personalized Blood Stem Cell Therapy

Microbial Sensor Plays Key Role in Blood Stem Cell Development

New Cell Model Paves Way for Faster Treatments for Neuromuscular Diseases

Unveiling Immune-Epithelial Harmony in Fetal Lung Maturation

Genetically Engineered Stem Cells May Revolutionize Parkinson's Disease Treatment

Unraveling Stem Cell Destiny in Intestinal Organoids

Engineering Stem Cells to Evade Immune Rejection

Brunel University London Secures Japanese Patent for Gene Therapy Vector Safety Test

SMART Researchers Pioneer Novel Microfluidic Method to Optimize Bone Marrow Stem Cell Extraction for Advanced Cell Therapies

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