When someone suffers a heart attack, part of the heart’s muscle cells are deprived of oxygen and die. They become encased in scar tissue. And they don’t come back. A top priority among researchers, therefore, has been finding a way to grownew heart muscle. But the heart is a complex organ, and even as research … Continue reading The Secret to Mending a Broken Heart
Month: May 2014
Immune System “Double Agent” Fuels Colon Cancer Stem Cells, New Study Finds
Researchers have discovered that a type of cell normally tasked with defending the body against foreign invaders actually spurs the development of colon cancer stem cells. This discovery, published in the journal Immunity, offers new insight into why some forms of cancer come back again and again—even in the face of aggressive treatment. Led by … Continue reading Immune System “Double Agent” Fuels Colon Cancer Stem Cells, New Study Finds
Stem cell stories that caught our eye: heart disease, muscle repair and cloning
Here are some stem cell stories that caught our eye this past week. Some are groundbreaking science, others are of personal interest to us, and still others are just fun. Generating real heart muscle for repair. There was some good news last week on stem cells for heart disease despite the much-covered analysis from the … Continue reading Stem cell stories that caught our eye: heart disease, muscle repair and cloning
How I Became an Artist Ambassador for Regenerative Medicine
I have been collaborating with the Regenerative Medicine Foundation (RMF) since 2010, and I’m often asked how I became involved with them. As we prepare to gather for the RMF’s annual conference in Berkeley, CA next week, I thought this would be a good time to tell you my story, and how my art fits … Continue reading How I Became an Artist Ambassador for Regenerative Medicine
Stem Cell Study Uncovers Clues; Potential Solutions to Male Infertility
One out of every 100 men are unable to produce sperm—making it impossible for them to become biological fathers. Researchers have long wondered whether this infertility is hardwired from birth. But in new research published this week, scientists have found that this may not be the case. In the latest issue of the journal Cell … Continue reading Stem Cell Study Uncovers Clues; Potential Solutions to Male Infertility
The making of a President; why we chose Randy Mills to lead the stem cell agency
New President Randy Mills with a very happy Board Chair Jonathan Thomas In the end, the choice was simple.When we began our search for a new President of the stem cell agency we knew it wouldn’t be easy to find someone with the skills, experience and expertise we needed.We hired a highly regarded executive search … Continue reading The making of a President; why we chose Randy Mills to lead the stem cell agency
The Stem Cellar 