UC San Diego School of Medicine researchers found approximately 10-fold higher SARS-CoV-2 infection (green) in lung organoids (left), compared to brain organoids (right). Image courtesy of UCSD Health Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic early last year, scientists all over the world are still trying to better understand SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. … Continue reading Scientists look at how the lung and brain respond differently to SARS-CoV-2 infection
Author: Yimy Villa
Scientists use stem cells to create Neanderthal-like “mini-brain”
Alysson R. Muotri, Ph.D. The evolution of modern day humans has always been a topic that has been shrouded in mystery. Some of what is known is that Neanderthals, an archaic human species that lived on this planet up until about 11,700 years ago, interbred with our species (Homo sapiens) at some point in time. … Continue reading Scientists use stem cells to create Neanderthal-like “mini-brain”
Biotechnology companies join forces in developing treatment for X-SCID
Jasper Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on blood stem cell therapies, and Graphite Bio, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on gene editing therapies to treat or cure serious diseases, announced a research and clinical collaboration for a treatment for X-SCID. X-SCID, which stands for X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency, is a genetic disorder that interferes … Continue reading Biotechnology companies join forces in developing treatment for X-SCID
A retrospective look at CIRM and gratitude for continued support
Maria T. Millan, M.D. President & CEO, CIRM This whole month we have highlighted CIRM and have taken a look back at what has been accomplished since the organization was created in 2004. We end our month of CIRM with a letter from our President & CEO Maria T. Millan, M.D. As we move onward … Continue reading A retrospective look at CIRM and gratitude for continued support
DNA therapeutic treats blood cancer in mice and begins human clinical trial
The left image represents a microscopic view of the bone marrow of a myeloma-bearing mouse treated with control, and the right image represents the same for a myeloma-bearing mouse treated with ION251, an experimental therapeutic. The red dots represent the IRF4 protein within human myeloma cells, which are much sparser after ION251 treatment. Image credit: … Continue reading DNA therapeutic treats blood cancer in mice and begins human clinical trial
CIRM funded researchers discover link between Alzheimer’s gene and COVID-19
Dr. Yanhong Shi (left) and Dr. Vaithilingaraja Arumugaswami (right) All this month we are using our blog and social media to highlight a new chapter in CIRM’s life, thanks to the voters approving Proposition 14. We are looking back at what we have done since we were created in 2004, and also looking forward to the … Continue reading CIRM funded researchers discover link between Alzheimer’s gene and COVID-19
A look back: CIRM funded trial aims to help patients suffering from chronic viral infections
Dr. Michael Pulsipher All this month we are using our blog and social media to highlight a new chapter in CIRM’s life, thanks to the voters approving Proposition 14. We are looking back at what we have done since we were created in 2004, and also looking forward to the future. Today we look at … Continue reading A look back: CIRM funded trial aims to help patients suffering from chronic viral infections
Anticipating the Future of Regenerative Medicine: CIRM’s Alpha Stem Cell Clinics Network
All this month we are using our blog and social media to highlight a new chapter in CIRM’s life, thanks to the voters approving Proposition 14. We are looking back at what we have done since we were created in 2004, and also looking forward to the future. Today we take a deeper dive into … Continue reading Anticipating the Future of Regenerative Medicine: CIRM’s Alpha Stem Cell Clinics Network
“Mini-brains” model an autism spectrum disorder and help test treatments
Alysson Muotri, PhD, professor and director of the Stem Cell Program at UC San Diego School of Medicine and member of the Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine. Image credit: UC San Diego Health Rett syndrome is a rare form of autism spectrum disorder that impairs brain development and causes problems with movement, speech, and even … Continue reading “Mini-brains” model an autism spectrum disorder and help test treatments
CIRM-funded study discovers potential therapy for one of the leading causes of heart disease
Dr. Deepak Srivastava and his team found a drug candidate that could help prevent tens of thousands of heart surgeries every year. Image Credit: Gladstones Institute According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United … Continue reading CIRM-funded study discovers potential therapy for one of the leading causes of heart disease
The Stem Cellar 