In 2018, We Will CRISPR Human Beings
Ever since 2012, when researchers first discovered that bacterial immune systems could be hijacked to edit DNA in living creatures, CRISPR has been hailed as a maker of revolutions.
Phase III clinical trials for stem cell-based cartilage regeneration therapy have started
A group of researchers at Osaka University developed a synthetic tissue using synovium-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for treating damaged cartilage, which had previously been incurable and had no effective therapies.
State’s Stem Cell Agency Awards Nearly $8 Million for New Leukemia Therapies
The Independent Citizens Oversight Committee of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) unanimously approved yesterday two grants worth a total of almost $8 million to University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers investigating novel stem cell-based treatments for acute myeloid leukemia or AML.
Jaw bones regeneration using mesenchymal stem cells. A single-center experience.
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), which are multipotent stromal cells, are considered to be a promising resource in tissue engineering and tissue regeneration. MSCs have been used to generate new maxillary bone with clinically successful results. The aim of this study was to determine the role of MSC in bone regeneration procedures in patients with benign maxillary lesions.
Advances with platelet rich plasma therapies for tendon regeneration
PRPs can be used in the management of tendinopathy if we improve our understanding of pathophysiology and to integrate molecular knowledge about PRP participation in healing mechanisms.
Chinas Great Leap into Biotech
China wants to go big on biotech and already is marching into experimental gene therapy.
MBL scientists find lamprey genes that aid spinal healing are present in humans
Many of the genes involved in the natural repair of the injured spinal cord of the lamprey are also active in the repair of the peripheral nervous system in mammals, according to a study by a collaborative group of scientists at the Marine Biological Laboratory and other institutions.
Scientists in China regenerate lens in human eye
In March 2016, it was revealed that a stem-cell therapy had given 12 Chinese infants suffering from cataracts the ability to see clearly (H. Lin et al. Nature 531, 323–328; 2016).
Crispr: Scientists hopes to win Nobel prize for gene-editing technique
There are no prizes for coming second, at least no Nobel prizes which is why everyone’s eyes will be on Stockholm next week when the greatest accolades in science will be announced.
Cleveland Clinic researcher earns $2.6 million grant to understand colorectal cancer disease development
The National Cancer Institute has awarded Cleveland Clinic a collaborative $2.6 million grant to create models of colorectal cancer that will enhance understanding of how the disease develops and spreads, according to a news release.
