Mice brains can teach us a lot Last week’s news headlines were dominated by one big story, the use of a stem cell transplant to effectively cure a person of HIV. But there were other stories that, while not quite as striking, did also highlight how the field is advancing. A new way to boost … Continue reading Of Mice and Men, and Women Too; Stem cell stories you might have missed
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Sequencing data helps us understand the genes involved in heart cell development
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States and is estimated to be responsible for 31% of all deaths globally. This disease encompasses a wide variety of conditions that all effect how well your heart is able to pump blood to the rest of your body. … Continue reading Sequencing data helps us understand the genes involved in heart cell development
Bioengineers Build 3D Model of Human Heart Ventricle
After more than a decade, scientists at Harvard University finally made a breakthrough in their efforts to create a heart. According to a study published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, the researchers successfully bioengineered a three-dimensional model of a human left heart ventricle. This important development brings them one step closer to their goal, creating a … Continue reading Bioengineers Build 3D Model of Human Heart Ventricle
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