Novel research moves us closer to unlocking the brain’s regenerative potential
Researchers at Kyoto University have discovered that ‘waves’ of Hes1 and Ascl1 gene expression are responsible for controlling the active state of adult neural stem cells.
Stem cell therapy for corneal damage demonstrates success in clinical trials
Harvard Medical School (HMS; MA, USA) surgeons have seen success in Phase I clinical trials of their recently developed stem cell therapy for the repair of damage to the cornea.
Engineered antibodies could have a role in regenerative medicine
Engineered antibodies have been shown to potently and specifically activate regenerative pathways in cells. It is possible that these engineered antibodies may form the basis of a new class of therapeutics in the regenerative medicine field.
stem cell-derived organoids produce tears in a dish
Researchers from the Hubrecht Institute (Utrecht, The Netherlands) have developed stem-cell-derived organoids that can produce moisture. This regenerative method may shed light – and tears – on novel treatments for dry-eye disease.
Novel tissue scaffold uses ‘shape memory’ technique to promote tissue regeneration
Researchers from the University of Birmingham (UK) have developed a novel 3D-printed tissue scaffold that possesses ‘shape memory’ – allowing it to conform to irregular spaces and fill soft tissue voids that may occur after trauma or surgery.
New cell therapy approach shows promise for long-term treatment of Type 1 diabetes mellitus
A team from the University of Tokyo (Japan) has developed a novel graft method for the delivery of pancreatic beta cells via cell therapy. The graft was tested in mice.
