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Extracellular vesicles in hydrogels allow cell-free therapy for intrauterine adhesions, including recovery of reproductive functions. The post Regenerative Gel Treats Female Infertility Caused by Intrauterine Adhesions appeared first on Advanced Science News .

Mechanically fine-tuning the microenvironment enables researchers to bioprint different types of musculoskeletal tissues. The post Novel bioprinting method lays the foundation for personalised regenerative medicine appeared first on Advanced Science News .

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term brain condition that affects movement, thinking, and daily life. It often develops slowly over many years. People with Parkinson’s may notice shaking, stiffness, slow movement, and trouble with balance. These symptoms happen because certain brain cells are damaged or lost over time. One of the key systems affected in Parkinson’s […] The post Scientists find way …

A cross-species study has identified key genes that govern regeneration, revealing a potential path toward inducing limb regrowth in humans. Scientists studying a shared gene in three very different animals, axolotls, mice, and zebrafish, have uncovered a possible path toward a future gene therapy that could help humans regrow lost limbs. The findings were published [...]

The heart is a pump that wears out over time—that, at least, was the prevailing view. New research has shown that the heart’s aging results from changes in intercellular communications, which tell heart cells, sometimes even healthy ones, to stiffen and break down. By decoding these complex messages, a team of researchers, led by Pinar […] The post Heart-on-a-chip device identifies youth-enhancin…

A lab-grown “mini spinal cord” just showed that futuristic “dancing molecules” might help heal paralysis. Researchers at Northwestern University have created the most sophisticated lab grown model of human spinal cord injury so far. In the new study, scientists worked with human spinal cord organoids grown from stem cells. These miniature, simplified versions of the [...]

Scientists reversed joint damage in mice by reprogramming aging cartilage cells.

A new study shows that engineered, cell-free cartilage can safely support bone regeneration without provoking immune rejection. New research suggests it may be possible to repair major bone damage using a tissue implant that contains no living cells. By relying on the body’s own repair machinery, the approach aims to encourage new bone growth while [...]

A Nature study reveals a small drug that helps adult neurons behave more like they did in early development—when growth was possible. In spinal cord injury models, it boosted nerve regeneration and improved hand function, pointing to a new repair strategy.

Even during the holidays, I keep looking over all the latest research and news on regenerative medicine, including recently related to a firm called Unlimited Bio. The umbrella term “regenerative medicine” includes gene therapies and gene editing. The field is seeing non-traditional trials of regenerative medicine-related technologies including genetic approaches for enhancement. Sometimes the sa…

Golden apple snails can regrow full, functional eyes. Studying their genes may reveal how to repair human eye injuries.

I recently wrote about the upbeat early reports from two allogeneic trials of stem cells for Parkinson’s. Now there’s additional encouraging early news on this front but using patients’ own cells. This is one of the most promising areas of regenerative medicine. Stem cells for Parkinson’s: Aspen Neuroscience upbeat early data California biotech Aspen Neuroscience […] The post Weekly reads: upbeat…

Regenerative medicine harnesses the body’s inherent ability to heal itself by using cells to repair or replace damaged tissues and organs. The field is full of new possibilities for disease treatment. Jessica Weaver , an assistant professor of biomedical engineering in the School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering , part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State Unive…

How are things going with regenerative medicine and stem cells in Japan? It’s still an exciting time there, but I’ve noted a sense that it is a time of transition too in some ways. For example, government funding is perhaps less certain than in the past. Let’s start with a few articles on how the […] The post Recommended reads: Stem cells in Japan, iPS cells for COVID & hearts, He Jiankui appeare…

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered a way to regenerate damaged heart muscle cells in mice, a development which may provide a new avenue for treating congenital heart defects, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. The post Regenerating Damaged Heart Cells appeared first on News Center .

Looking for some stem cell good news? You’ll like today’s post. One mission of this blog The Niche is to promote rigorous science-based regenerative medicine, which can lead to investigating and writing about not-so-upbeat stuff. Risky clinics. People getting hurt. Patient lawsuits. Serious FDA, FTC, or state AG regulatory developments. Such actions can be good […] The post Recent stem cell & reg…

Each year I make predictions for the stem cell and regenerative medicine field for the following year. Today’s prediction post is focused on what to expect in 2024. You can also see my stem cell predictions for 2023 and my grades on how I did. I also have made a video version of these predictions so please […] The post 20 stem cell & regenerative medicine predictions for 2024 appeared first on Th…

Tissue engineering is at the forefront of regenerative medicine, offering immense promise for restoring or enhancing the function of impaired tissues and organs. While tissue constructs remain costly ... The post Renewed Interests: Harnessing Engineered Constructs to Explore Novel Strategies in Regenerative Medicine appeared first on Aurora Scientific .

A biotechnology company creating living tissue from a person's stem cells says it received FDA clearance for a clinical trial of its replacement knee cartilage.

I often get asked about where things stand with stem cell therapy for back pain, which is the focus of today’s post. Back pain is a complex condition with many potential causes. New treatments are needed as existing approaches often don’t work that well. What about stem cells? Stem cell therapy or other cell therapy […] The post Can stem cell therapy for back pain work? appeared first on The Nich…