Archive for July, 2009
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Source: University of California - San DiegoDate: July 27, 2009Summary:Accumulation of the synaptic protein ?-synuclein, resulting in the formation of aggregates called Lewy bodies in the brain, is a hallmark of Parkinson’s and other related neurodegenerative diseases. This pathology appears to spread throughout the brain as the disease progresses. ...
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Source: Worcester Polytechnic Institute Date: July 29, 2009Summary:A research team comprised of faculty at Worcester Polytechnic Institute's (WPI) Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center (LSBC) and investigators at CellThera, a private company also located at the LSBC, has discovered a novel way to turn on stem cell genes in human ...
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Using both animal and human cells, scientists have demonstrated that a single lung cell can become one of two very different types of airway cells, which could lead to a better understanding of lung diseases. From this single "basal" cell, a small, squat stem cell that divides to replenish the ...
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Cancer stem-like cells have been implicated in the genesis of a variety of malignant cancers. Research scientists have now isolated stem-like cells in benign (pituitary) tumors and used these "mother" cells to generate new tumors in laboratory mice. Targeting the cells of origin is seen as a possible strategy in ...
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Scientists are closer to understanding how to grow replacement bones with stem cell technology.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Accumulation of the synaptic protein alpha-synuclein, resulting in the formation of aggregates called Lewy bodies in the brain, is a hallmark of Parkinson's and other related neurodegenerative diseases. This pathology appears to spread throughout the brain as the disease progresses. Now, researchers have described how this mechanism works.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Medical researchers have released promising data from a clinical study showing patient-specific cancer vaccines derived from patients' own cancer cells and immune cells were well tolerated and resulted in impressive long-term survival rates in patients with metastatic melanoma whose disease had been minimized by other therapies.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Scientists have discovered a novel way to turn on stem cell genes in human skin cells without the risks associated with inserting genes or using viruses, opening a new avenue for reprogramming cells that could lead to treatments for a range of diseases and injuries.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Human placenta-derived stem cells, known to engraft in solid organs, including the lungs, also demonstrate characteristics of high plasticity and low immunogenicity. When transplanted into laboratory animals with bleomycin-induced lung fibrosis, fetal membrane cells were found to decrease lung fibrosis. Such transplantation may ultimately play a role in the treatment ...
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Researchers have found a way to directly convert spermatogonial stem cells, the precursors of sperm cells, into tissues of the prostate, skin and uterus.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Scientists are closer to understanding how to grow replacement bones with stem cell technology, thanks to research published in the journal Nature Materials. Many scientists are currently trying to create bone-like materials, derived from stem cells, to implant into patients who have damaged or fractured bones, or ...
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
An Italian research team, publishing in the current issue of Cell Transplantation (18:4), which is now available on-line without charge at http://www.ingentaconnect.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Accumulation of the synaptic protein alpha-synuclein, resulting in the formation of aggregates called Lewy bodies in the brain, is a hallmark of Parkinson's and other related neurodegenerative diseases. This pathology appears to spread throughout the brain as the disease progresses. Now, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School ...
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
A research project is currently in progress that focuses on tumour stem cells and their division. Until recently, no one had any idea of the existence of these types of cells, even though they can play a crucial ...
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Bioheart, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: BHRT) a company committed to delivering intelligent devices and biologics that help monitor, diagnose and treat heart failure and cardiovascular diseases announced today that the US FDA cleared a phase I clinical trial for MyoCell SDF-1 (Stromal Derived Factor - 1) to treat congestive heart ...
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Researchers have found a way to directly convert spermatogonial stem cells, the precursors of sperm cells, into tissues of the prostate, skin and uterus. Their approach, described this month in the journal Stem Cells, may prove to be an effective alternative to the medical use of embryonic stem cells. ...
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Using both animal and human cells, Duke University Medical Center scientists have demonstrated that a single lung cell can become one of two very different types of airway cells, which could lead to a better understanding of lung diseases. From this single "basal" cell, a small, squat ...
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
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Doctors with the University of Louisville and officials with Jewish Hospital Friday introduced the recipient of one of the world’s first adult cardiac stem cell infusion to treat congestive heart failure.
Michael Jones, 66, had his own cardiac stem cells injected directly into heart scar tissue, using a cardiac ...
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
The California stem cell agency opened a huge door earlier this spring when it decided to back industry legislation in Washington to protect biotech therapy patents against development of generic equivalents.Now marching across that portal is a bid to have the directors of the $3 billion state research institute engage ...
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Lobbyist Tony Podesta, CIRM's man in Washington, garnered some headlines this month with a stunning financial performance, heavy duty fundraising and even a note on his delinquent property taxes.Podesta is being labelled a “king of K Street” and a powerhouse. He could be on his way to lobbying superstar status. ...
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