Dr. Karen Christman (left) and Dr. Lili Yang (right) This past Friday the governing Board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) approved two new discovery research project as part of the $5 million in emergency funding for COVID-19 related projects. This brings the number of COVID-19 projects CIRM is supporting to 17, including three clinical trials. … Continue reading CIRM Board Approves Two New Discovery Research Projects for COVID-19
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Researchers 3D print a heart pump using stem cells
This image used on the cover of the American Heart Association’s Circulation Research journal is a 3D rendering of the printed heart pump developed at the University of Minnesota. The discovery could have major implications for studying heart disease. Credit: Kupfer, Lin, et al., University of Minnesota According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart … Continue reading Researchers 3D print a heart pump using stem cells
Stem cells used to promote quick and precise bone healing
A close-up view of the intricate microarchitecture of the pluripotent stem-cell-derived extracellular matrix. Image Credit: Carl Gregory/Texas A&M Although some broken bones can be mended with the help of a cast, others require more complex treatments. Bone grafts, which can come from the patient's own body or a donor, are used to transplant bone tissue … Continue reading Stem cells used to promote quick and precise bone healing