Clinical trial reveals potential for treating larger strokes with thrombectomy
Building on research results published today in JAMA Neurology showing patients with larger ischemic strokes could benefit from endovascular thrombectomy, an international, multicenter Phase III clinical trial will be starting at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
Researchers find a mechanism to improve pancreatic islet transplantation in type 1 diabetes
The primary cause of the loss of functionality in transplanted pancreatic islets is their low capacity to create new vessels to transport nutrients. Researchers from the University of Barcelona and IDIBAPS have led a study that identifies a protein as the potential modulator in the revascularization of pancreatic islets.
Optoceutics: A new technique using light for regenerative medicine
Using light to facilitate the formation of new blood vessels—it is the breakthrough outcome of a research study carried out by researchers at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Milan (Italy).
Discovery of the genetic conductor of brain stem cells
Our brain comprises 85 billion nerve cells and just as many so-called glial cells, which work in close contact with the former to guarantee their proper function. All originate from brain stem cells.
CRISPR used to reduce symptoms of muscular dystrophy in mice models
A team of researchers from Canada, the U.S. and Sweden has found that editing a gene involved in producing proteins that promote muscle strength in muscular dystrophy mice models could reduce symptoms. In their paper published in the journal Nature, the group describes their experiments with mice and what they learned from them.
Exosome Therapy to Repair Age- and Sun-Damaged Skin
Researchers from North Carolina State University have demonstrated that exosomes harvested from human skin cells can repair sun-damaged skin cells in mice. The therapy also appears to be more effective than retinol and stem cell treatment, and best of all, delivery of the therapy is needle-free.
Researchers overcome hurdle in CRISPR gene editing for muscular dystrophy
The gene editing technique known as CRISPR is a revolutionary approach to treating inherited diseases. However, the tool has yet to be used to effectively treat long-term, chronic conditions.
Engineered killer T cells could provide long-lasting immunity against cancer
Theyve been called the "special forces" of the immune system: invariant natural killer T cells. Although there are relatively few of them in the body, they are more powerful than many other immune cells.
Vice President of Science and Technology visits Fanavaran Sepidjamegan Company
Along with the day of student, Sattari talked with the activists of several knowledge-based companies. In the second part of the visit, he visited technological companies working in fields such as artificial intelligence, medical equipment, stem cells and regenerative medicine.
Regenerative Medicine; a New Science to Reduce Patients’ Pain
The secretary of the council for stem cells sciences and technologies regarded research on provision of cellular and regenerative medicine services a necessity in line with global advancements.