A new stem cell treatment could offer hope for people living with Parkinson’s
Researchers say that a new type of stem cell therapy could help treat people with Parkinson’s disease, slowing…
UBC researchers crack code to grow helper t cells from stem cells
For the first time, researchers at the University of British Columbia have demonstrated how to reliably produce an important type…
Cells balance protein production and removal through passive adaptation
Every cell depends on proteins to function and stay healthy. These proteins are made inside the cell from…
Regenerative medicine marketing outpaces the science
It’s hard to miss the buzz around regenerative medicine. Clinics tout “miracle injections” and “next generation cell therapies”…
Engineering muscle stem cells for sustainable cultured meat production
The production of cultured meat depends on the isolation, expansion, and differentiation of animal stem cells into edible…
Scientists Find a Way to Help Aging Cells “Swap Their Batteries”
For decades, aging at the cellular level has been blamed on one tiny structure inside our cells: the…
Grey hair might reflect a hidden defence that clears damaged cells and lowers melanoma risk, says study
When you spot a silver strand in the mirror, you normally chalk it up to getting older. But…
How grey hair and cancer may be linked
Grey hair is an inevitable hallmark of ageing. It’s a visual reminder of the passing years and all…
Pioneering technology enables scalable production of human kidney organoids
A research team led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and collaborating with the Biomedical Research…
Efficacy of Extracellular Vesicles Derived From Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Regulating Senescence: In Vitro and in vivo Insights
BACKGROUND Newswise — Extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC-EVs) can be used for anti-aging therapy and…
A Rogue Gene Explains Mysterious Cases of Diabetes and Epilepsy in Newborns
Credit: Wikimedia Commons When six infants around the world were diagnosed with an odd trio of symptoms (diabetes,…
Scientists grow mini human brains to power computers
It may have its roots in science fiction, but a small number of researchers are making real progress…