Stem Cells in Space: The Unexpected Solution to Age-Related Diseases?
Age-related diseases like stroke, cancer, dementia, and other neurodegenerative conditions present significant challenges to patients and families, and pose an escalating health burden in the United States. Stem cell-based therapies may provide a solution, but creating large numbers of stem cells is challenging. To address this, scientists in regenerative medicine are using the International Space […]
Unmasking the Truth: Can Stem Cells Really Cure Brain Injuries?
In a recent episode of the UCLA Brainsport Podcast, the host interviewed Dr. Stanley Carmichael, the chair of the Department of Neurology, whose research focuses primarily on stem cells and brain injury recovery. The key objective of their discussion was to shed light on the current understanding, applications, and misconceptions surrounding stem cells in the […]
Stem Cell Game-Changer: BioCardia Receives Patent for Innovative Therapeutic Approach
Sunnyvale, California-based BioCardia, Inc. [Nasdaq: BCDA], a company specializing in the development of cellular and cell-derived therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, announced on May 9, 2023, that the United States Patent Office has awarded them Patent Number 11,642,377. The patent, titled “Bone Marrow Derived Neurokinin-1 Receptor Positive (NK1R+) Mesenchymal Stem Cells […]
Defying Gravity: How Space-Based Stem Cell Research Could Revolutionize Medicine
Cedars-Sinai investigators, in partnership with Axiom Space of Houston, are preparing to send stem cells to space in early May to study the effects of microgravity on their production. This groundbreaking mission, funded by NASA, will involve astronauts manufacturing induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time. The […]
Hair Today, Gray Tomorrow? Researchers Discover Pathway to Prevent Hair Graying
A new study from NYU Grossman School of Medicine sheds light on the process of hair graying and could potentially offer a pathway to reverse or prevent it. The research focused on melanocyte stem cells (McSCs), which control hair color by maturing into pigment-producing cells. The study found that these cells have a unique ability […]
Trailblazing Stem Cell Research: New Hope for Schizophrenia Patients
A recent study led by Dr. Sergiu Pasca at Stanford University suggests that human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) could be used to identify potential new medications for schizophrenia. The research team developed a novel technique to produce astrocytes, star-shaped cells that support neurons, from iPSCs derived from patients with schizophrenia. Astrocytes play a critical […]
From Old to Gold: The Role of Stem Cells in Redefining Aging
This Wired article discusses the advancements in the field of stem cell research and its potential impact on aging. Scientists have been investigating how stem cells, which can transform into any cell type in the body, decline in function with age. This decline contributes to the aging process and the onset of age-related diseases. Researchers […]
Revolutionizing Oral Health: Stem Cell Therapy for Dental Applications
Stem cell therapy is an emerging field of medicine that shows promise for a variety of applications, including regrowing teeth. Stem cells are unique in their ability to differentiate into different types of cells, making them a powerful tool for repairing damaged tissues and organs. For tooth regeneration, stem cells can be used to stimulate […]
Positive Echocardiography Data from BioCardia Phase III CardiAMP Cell Therapy Heart Failure Trial Presented at American College of Cardiology Annual Meeting
SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioCardia®, Inc. [Nasdaq: BCDA], developer of cellular and cell-derived therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, announces that detailed echocardiography data from the roll-in cohort of the Phase III CardiAMP® Cell Therapy Heart Failure Trial is being presented today at the American College of Cardiology annual meeting by […]
Michael F. Price Memorial Grant from DeGregorio Family Foundation Awarded to Disrupt Cancer Stem Cells with Novel Experimental Drugs
NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The DeGregorio Family Foundation with support of the Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association has awarded $75,000 to Dr. Anthony Capobianco, PhD, Professor at The DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery and the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The Grant is named in memory of Michael F. Price, the noted value investor and philanthropist, who […]