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Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body during early life and growth. In addition, in many tissues they serve as a sort of internal repair system, dividing essentially without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person or animal is still alive. When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential either to remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a muscle cell, a red blood cell, or a brain cell.

Bioprinting breakthrough: Tech platform creates 3D neural tissues in which neurons and glia connect

Researchers produced 3D bioprinted human brain tissues, allowing for the creation of functioning neural networks that could simulate network activity in normal and pathological situations.

6 Feb 2024

Xist lncRNA identified as key trigger in female-biased autoimmune diseases

Researchers uncover that the Xist ribonucleoprotein complex, unique to females, is a key driver of sex-biased autoimmunity, offering new insights into autoimmune disorders' higher prevalence in women.

4 Feb 2024

CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool repairs defective T cells to treat rare hereditary disease

Some hereditary genetic defects cause an exaggerated immune response that can be fatal. Using the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, such defects can be corrected, thus normalizing the immune response, as researchers led by Klaus Rajewsky from the Max Delbrück Center now report in "Science Immunology."

2 Feb 2024

Phase II clinical trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of a Muse cell-based product in patients with ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive loss of motor functions, which eventually leads to death within 5 years of its onset.

1 Feb 2024

Is there an association between vitamin D, immunocompetence, and aging?

The role of an individual’s immunocompetence in the responsiveness to vitamin D.

1 Feb 2024

Researchers discover new class of compound that targets cancer stem cells

Many cancer therapies, in addition to producing numerous side effects, fail to achieve complete tumour remission, partly due to the presence of cancer stem cells, which are difficult to eradicate.

31 Jan 2024

Scientists uncover a way to "hack" neurons' internal clocks to speed up brain cell development

The neurons that make up our brains and nervous systems mature slowly over many months.

31 Jan 2024

Improving mitochondrial metabolism could be a potential therapeutic target for Alzheimer's

Nerve cells in the brain demand an enormous amount of energy to survive and maintain their connections for communicating with other nerve cells.

30 Jan 2024

Exploring pharmacological, non-pharmacological, and stem cell therapies for treatment of autism spectrum disorders

A research study, led by Maurizio Battino and Francesca Giampieri, with a group of researchers from the Universidad Europea del Atlántico (European University of the Atlantic, UNEATLANTICO), published in the journal "Pharmacological Research", studies various pharmacological, non-pharmacological, and stem cell therapies for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders.

27 Jan 2024

Gene activity plays key role in immune cell production, study shows

As people age or become ill, their immune systems can become exhausted and less capable of fighting off viruses such as the flu or COVID-19.

27 Jan 2024

Mutation butterfly effect: Study reveals how single change triggers autism gene network

Researchers in the RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) examined the genetics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by analyzing mutations in the genomes of individuals and their families.

27 Jan 2024

Growing meat with built-in growth factors cuts costs

Cellular agriculture – the production of meat from cells grown in bioreactors rather than harvested from farm animals – is taking leaps in technology that are making it a more viable option for the food industry.

27 Jan 2024

CN Bio and Altis Biosystems partner to develop next-generation human Gut/Liver in vitro model for advanced ADME studies

CN Bio and Altis Biosystems, Inc. (“Altis”), leading developers of in vitro human organ models that optimize the accuracy and efficiency of drug development, today announced a strategic partnership.

24 Jan 2024

CN Bio and Altis Biosystems partner to develop next-generation human Gut/Liver in vitro model for advanced ADME studies

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New study unlocks secrets to preventing birth defects

Cleft lip and palate are the most common craniofacial birth defects in humans, affecting more than 175,000 newborns around the world each year.

22 Jan 2024

Does space travel impact the human reproductive system?

How space travel, space radiation, and microgravity affect human reproductive functions.

22 Jan 2024

Scientists discover key brain cells affected by COVID-19

A recent Cell Stem Cell study investigated whether SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to dopaminergic neuron senescence.

22 Jan 2024

DNA origami used to unveil novel Notch receptor activation pathway

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have used DNA origami, the art of folding DNA into desired structures, to show how an important cell receptor can be activated in a previously unknown way.

18 Jan 2024

Study highlights a potential new strategy to target triple-negative breast cancer

Cleveland Clinic researchers have successfully developed a therapeutic peptide that blocks aggressive cancer cells from multiplying rapidly.

17 Jan 2024

StemSight and ERS Genomics focus on collaboration

License agreement provides StemSight access to CRISPR/Cas9 technology to be applied in development of cell therapies for corneal blindness.

17 Jan 2024

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Bioprinting breakthrough: Tech platform creates 3D neural tissues in which neurons and glia connect

Xist lncRNA identified as key trigger in female-biased autoimmune diseases

CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool repairs defective T cells to treat rare hereditary disease

Phase II clinical trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of a Muse cell-based product in patients with ALS

Is there an association between vitamin D, immunocompetence, and aging?

Researchers discover new class of compound that targets cancer stem cells

Scientists uncover a way to "hack" neurons' internal clocks to speed up brain cell development

Improving mitochondrial metabolism could be a potential therapeutic target for Alzheimer's

Exploring pharmacological, non-pharmacological, and stem cell therapies for treatment of autism spectrum disorders

Gene activity plays key role in immune cell production, study shows

Mutation butterfly effect: Study reveals how single change triggers autism gene network

Growing meat with built-in growth factors cuts costs

CN Bio and Altis Biosystems partner to develop next-generation human Gut/Liver in vitro model for advanced ADME studies

CN Bio and Altis Biosystems partner to develop next-generation human Gut/Liver in vitro model for advanced ADME studies

New study unlocks secrets to preventing birth defects

Does space travel impact the human reproductive system?

Scientists discover key brain cells affected by COVID-19

DNA origami used to unveil novel Notch receptor activation pathway

Study highlights a potential new strategy to target triple-negative breast cancer

StemSight and ERS Genomics focus on collaboration

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