stem cell

Potential new approach to enhancing stem-cell transplants

Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller

Targeting the protein c-Kit could enhance the mobilization of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) from bone marrow, improving the effectiveness of stem-cell transplants.

Neurons from stem cells replace damaged neurons, precisely rewiring into the brain

Posted in Science on 30th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller

The transplanted neurons were fully integrated in the brain, showing functional properties indistinguishable from the original neurons.

Stanford researchers 'stunned' by stem cell experiment that helped stroke patient walk

Posted in Medicine on 3rd Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller

The results appear to contradict a core belief about brain damage, that it is permanent and irreversible.

Clinical Trial Will Attempt to Bring Braindead Humans Back to Life

Posted in Medicine on 16th May, 2016
by Alex Muller

A health watchdog organization has approved a new trial that will attempt to revive technically dead humans using their own stem cells.

Future brain therapies for Parkinson's possible with stem cell bioengineering

Posted in Medicine on 17th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller

Scientists developed a novel way to inject healthy human nerve cells into the brain.