THIS BLOG IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIOCAST ON SPOTIFY Broken bones People say that with age comes wisdom, kindness and confidence. What they usually don’t say is that it also comes with aches and pains and problems we didn’t have when we were younger. For example, as we get older our bones get thinner … Continue reading Them bones them bones them dry bones – and how to help repair them
Stem cells
Using a stem cell’s journey to teach kids science
THIS BLOG CAN ALSO BE HEARD AS AN AUDIOCAST ON SPOTIFY As far as Aldo Pourchet is concerned you are never too young to learn about stem cells. Aldo should know. He’s a molecular and cellular biologist and the co-founder and CEO of Omios Bio, which develops immunotherapies for cancer, infectious and inflammatory diseases. Aldo … Continue reading Using a stem cell’s journey to teach kids science
Stem cell therapy for diabetic foot ulcers shows promise in new study
For individuals with diabetes, the body's inability to properly control blood sugar levels can lead to a wide range of other problems as time passes. One major issue is a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU), an open sore or wound that is commonly located on the bottom of the foot and caused by poor blood circulation … Continue reading Stem cell therapy for diabetic foot ulcers shows promise in new study
Meet xenobots 2.0 – the next generation of living robots
Xenobots scurry about and can work together in swarms. Source: Doug Blackiston Last year we wrote about how researchers at the University of Vermont and Tufts University were able to create what they call xenobots – the world’s first living, self healing robots created from frog stem cells. Now, the same team has created an … Continue reading Meet xenobots 2.0 – the next generation of living robots
New hydrogel developed could aid in therapies to generate bones in head and neck
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
Tiny organs grown from snake stem cells produce real venom
Researchers grew tiny venom glands from nine different snake species, including the cape coral cobra pictured above. Photo Credit: Michael D. Kern/Science Source Snake venom can be deadly without proper treatment. Interestingly enough, it may also hold the key for treatments against pain, high blood pressure, and cancer according to one analysis. Despite this, scientists … Continue reading Tiny organs grown from snake stem cells produce real venom
Two studies identify a molecule that could be used to block Zika virus and kill cancer cells
Dr. Tariq Rana (left) and Dr. Jeremy Rich (right) both lead independent teams at UC San Diego that identified a molecule, αvβ5 integrin, as the Zika virus' key to getting into brain stem cells Zika virus is caused by a virus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. People usually develop mild symptoms that include fever, rash, and … Continue reading Two studies identify a molecule that could be used to block Zika virus and kill cancer cells
Stories of the week – preterm birth and mice with a human immune system
While we are here at ISSCR 2019 hearing various scientists talk about their work, we realize that there are various breakthroughs in stem cell research in a wide variety of different fields going on every day. It is wonderful to see how scientists are hard at work in developing the latest science and pushing innovation. … Continue reading Stories of the week – preterm birth and mice with a human immune system
From organs to muscle tissue: how stem cells are being used in 3D
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges-Pierre Seurat When most people think of stem cells, they might conjure up an image of small dots under a microscope. It is hard to imagine these small specs being applied to three-dimensional structures. But like a pointillism painting, such as A Sunday Afternoon … Continue reading From organs to muscle tissue: how stem cells are being used in 3D
Stem Cell Agency Awards Almost $4 Million to Develop a Treatment for Spinal Degeneration
Today the governing Board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) awarded $3.9 million to Ankasa Regenerative Therapeutics for a promising approach to treat a degenerative condition that can cause chronic, progressive back pain. As we get older, the bones, joints and ligaments in our back become weak and less able to hold the … Continue reading Stem Cell Agency Awards Almost $4 Million to Develop a Treatment for Spinal Degeneration
The Stem Cellar 