Taking a cue from mussels' natural ability to adhere to surfaces underwater, the UCLA researchers incorporated an alginate-based solution in their hydrogel.Photo taken by D. Jude, Univ. of Michigan When most people think of mussels, what immediately comes to mind might be a savory seafood dish or favorite seafood restaurant. But to Dr. Alireza Moshaverinia … Continue reading New hydrogel developed could aid in therapies to generate bones in head and neck
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Stanford scientists are growing brain stem cells in bulk using 3D hydrogels
This blog is the final installment in our #MonthofCIRM series. Be sure to check out our other blogs highlighting important advances in CIRM-funded research and initiatives. Neural stem cells from the brain have promising potential as cell-based therapies for treating neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, and spinal cord injury. A limiting factor preventing … Continue reading Stanford scientists are growing brain stem cells in bulk using 3D hydrogels
Lights, Camera, Stem Cells! How photo-responsive hydrogels can improve stem cell therapies
These days, going to the movie theater is like riding the wildest rollercoaster at your local theme park. It can be an IMAX 3D, surround sound, vibrating seat experience that makes you feel like you’re living the actual movie. As the entertainment industry evolves towards more intense, realistic cinematic experiences, scientists are following a similar … Continue reading Lights, Camera, Stem Cells! How photo-responsive hydrogels can improve stem cell therapies
Tunable hydrogels guide stem cell differentiation
Differentiating stem cells into mature cells of adult tissue involves many intricate steps to get them to develop into the right cell types. You could compare the process to the careful adjustments you make when tuning a guitar. In the body, stem cells receive cues from their surrounding environment to mature into specific types of … Continue reading Tunable hydrogels guide stem cell differentiation
Stem cell stories that caught our eye: growing better bone, synthetic diaphragms, nerves that make music
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. A better way to grow bone. The term hydrogel gets tossed around a lot in tissue engineering discussions. The porous, generally pliable materials used to … Continue reading Stem cell stories that caught our eye: growing better bone, synthetic diaphragms, nerves that make music
The Stem Cellar 