New immunotherapy could make blood more 'youthful,' mouse study hints In mice, a new type of immunotherapy appeared to partly turn back the clock of "immune aging." LiveScience · Mar 27, 2024
Startup Makes Breakthrough In Reprogramming Elephant Stem Cells For Mammoths Colossal Biosciences advances in de-extincting woolly mammoth through reprogrammed elephant stem cells. Top News · Mar 7, 2024
Woolly mammoth de-extinction inches closer after elephant stem cell breakthrough Scientists at the company Colossal Biosciences have derived induced pluripotent stem cells from elephants, which they say could boost efforts to resurrect woolly mammoths. LiveScience · Mar 6, 2024
Stem Cell Therapy for Parkinson's: Where We Stand Globally? The use of stem cells to treat Parkinson's Disease has shown promise in clinical trials around the world, with results that far exceed the effects of other therapies. inkl · Feb 29, 2024
Could mini space-grown organs be our 'cancer moonshot'? Scientists say they're growing "organoids" in space to better understand cancer, neurological diseases and aging, and to hopefully uncover treatments. LiveScience · Feb 28, 2024
Heart disease breakthrough as scientists grow 'heart in a dish' using stem cells in London lab Researchers say findings could lead to better treatments for heart disease Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2024
Synthetic human embryos let scientists sidestep ethical hurdles Embryonic development, also known as embryogenesis, is a cornerstone in understanding the origins of life. But studying this marvel of intricate and layered biological processes in people faces considerable challenges. The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024
The untapped potential of stem cells in menstrual blood Discover the potential of menstrual stem cells for treating women's health conditions and regenerative medicine, despite challenges and biases. The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024
Soldiers turn lifesavers off battlefield, save blood cancer patients In a story of selflessness that transcends the battlefield, two army personnel have become heroes not just with weapons but with a life-saving stem cell donation. Their story surpasses duty and borders, embarking on a remarkable journey to donate stem cells and give a new lease of life to two… The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024
Army heroes turn lifesavers; Saved blood cancer patients In a heartfelt and selfless display of humanity, two exceptional Army personnel Captain Cyrus and Fezal have become heroes not with weapons but with a life-saving stem cell donation. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jan 16, 2024
In a 1st, 'minibrains' grown from fetal brain tissue The new tissue-derived minibrains may complement existing models made from stem cells, the researchers behind the new study say. LiveScience · Jan 8, 2024
Research reveals how jellyfish regenerate functional tentacles in days Jellyfish, like other cnidarians like corals and sea anemones, can regenerate rapidly, but how they develop the essential blastema has been a mystery until now. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 29, 2023
Mum who was given lifesaving stem cells by her son says Christmas will be a celebration rather than a chore Linda Sellar, 64, a retired civil servant, was diagnosed with leukaemia in July 2019 The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023
Game-changer: On approval for gene therapy to treat sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia Landmark decisions that mark the beginning of gene therapy using the CRISPR-Cas9 tool to treat diseases that could otherwise be cured only through bone marrow transplantation The Hindu · Dec 12, 2023
Zenger · Dec 8, 2023 Breakthrough Research Offers Hope For Curing Arthritis Scientists discover stem cells that could re-strengthen cartilage, potentially reversing osteoarthritis.
Zenger · Nov 28, 2023 Stem Cell Injection Shows Promise In Halting Multiple Sclerosis Progression Early clinical trial reveals no increase in disability or symptom worsening in MS patients
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023 Doctors encouraged by early-stage trial of MS stem cell therapy Injecting stem cells into patients’ brains found to be safe and could stop further damage from the disease
The Conversation · Nov 27, 2023 Stem cell therapy shows promise for treating multiple sclerosis – new study Over 2 million people globally have multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects the nervous system and can lead to problems moving, seeing and thinking.
Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2023 'Exciting' stem cell breakthrough could lead to treatment for MS Patients injected with stem cells saw no worsening of symptoms after 12 months
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023 MS breakthrough could lead to treatments that halt disease’s progression The study said the procedure was ‘safe, well tolerated and has a long-lasting effect that appears to protect the brain from further damage’.
Zenger · Nov 9, 2023 Scientists Create First Live Chimera Monkey Scientists from China reported the long-sought birth of a male primate.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023 The perils of putting off fatherhood: why it poses risks to children’s physical and mental health Men have biological clocks too. Fertility drops with age, and the likelihood of offspring having conditions such as autism, schizophrenia and leukaemia rises
Pedestrian.tv · Oct 13, 2023 Here’s How To Find Out If You’re Eligible To Donate Stem Cells Bc It’s Easier Than You Think To Save A Life Australia has a stem cell donation problem. Because of this problem, there is an urgent need for donations from male patients aged 18-35.
Zenger · Oct 4, 2023 Scientists 3D Print Human Stem Cells To Repair Brain Injuries Researchers from Oxford University successfully implant 3D printed cells into mice brains, raising hopes for future human treatments.
The Guardian - US · Sep 25, 2023 Building in zero gravity: the race to create factories in space Tech companies see big benefits in making drugs, harvesting stem cells and growing crystals in ‘off-Earth’ conditions