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. Uncovering mystery of heart self-repair. We have often written about work that tries to get the body’s self-healing mechanisms to do a better job. This … Continue reading Stem cell stories that caught our eye: Heart self-repair, MS therapy and genetic screening
Scientists Send Rodents to Space; Test New Therapy to Prevent Bone Loss
In just a few months, 40 very special rodents will embark upon the journey of a lifetime. Today UCLA scientists are announcing the start of a project that will test a new therapy that has the potential to slow, halt or even reverse bone loss due to disease or injury. With grant funding from the … Continue reading Scientists Send Rodents to Space; Test New Therapy to Prevent Bone Loss
What…exactly…do you do? How 12 year olds helped me learn how to talk about science
Jackie Ward is a graduate student at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and received a training grant from CIRM while studying for her PhD. At UCSD Jackie uses stem cells as a model to study rare neurodegenerative diseases in the lab of Albert La Spada. Her work as a PhD student focuses on … Continue reading What…exactly…do you do? How 12 year olds helped me learn how to talk about science
UC Davis Surgeons Begin Clinical Trial that Tests New Way to Deliver Stem Cells; Heal Bone Fractures
Each year, approximately 8.9 million people worldwide will suffer a bone fracture. Many of these fractures heal with the help of traditional methods, but for some, the road to recovery is far more difficult. After exhausting traditional treatments—such as surgically implanted pins or plates, bed rest and injections to spur bone growth—these patients can undergo … Continue reading UC Davis Surgeons Begin Clinical Trial that Tests New Way to Deliver Stem Cells; Heal Bone Fractures
Stem cell stories that caught our eye: brain repair, bone repair and boosting old stem cells
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. Potential drugs to make brain stem cells do a better job. Patients with strokes and neurodegenerative diseases usually have a double whammy of faulty self-repair … Continue reading Stem cell stories that caught our eye: brain repair, bone repair and boosting old stem cells
In living color: new imaging technique tracks traveling stem cells
Before blood stem cells can mature, before they can grow and multiply into the red blood cells that feed our organs, or the white blood cells that protect us from pathogens, they must go on a journey. This journey, which takes place in the developing embryo, moves blood stem cells from their place of origin … Continue reading In living color: new imaging technique tracks traveling stem cells
Tick-Tock: How our daily body clock protects our stem cells
In our world of tweets, tablets, smartphones and social media, it’s hard to disengage from the always-on pace of modern life. This is in stark contrast to a camping trip. After a few days in the wilderness, you adjust to a more natural sync – waking at sunrise and heading to bed at sundown. Many … Continue reading Tick-Tock: How our daily body clock protects our stem cells
Strong ARMing regenerative medicine; bold thoughts on a bright future
It’s a time-honored tradition for the President of the United States to begin his State of the Union speech by saying “The state of our union is strong.” Well, Ed Lanphier, the incoming Chairman of the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM) – the industry trade group – took a leaf out of that book in … Continue reading Strong ARMing regenerative medicine; bold thoughts on a bright future
2015 Golden Globes shines light on Alzheimer’s and ALS with acting awards
In between the one-liners, surprise presenters and bottomless champagne, something remarkable happened at last night’s 72nd Golden Globe Awards. 26 awards were given last night to the best in film and television. But two in particular were especially meaningful. I am referring, of course, to Julianne Moore and Eddie Redmayne, who each took home awards … Continue reading 2015 Golden Globes shines light on Alzheimer’s and ALS with acting awards
Stem cell stories that caught our eye: EU approves a cell therapy, second ALS treatment shows promise and new gut cells work
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. Europe approves first 2nd generation stem cell therapy. While blood stem cells in bone marrow have been used to treat patients with certain blood cancers … Continue reading Stem cell stories that caught our eye: EU approves a cell therapy, second ALS treatment shows promise and new gut cells work
The Stem Cellar 