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Univ. Developing Implanted Islet Cell Bags for Diabetes

By Alan, on March 8th, 2019%

Implantable collections of insulin-producing islet cells resembling tea bags, for people with type 1 diabetes, are being developed by researchers at University of Arizona. . . . → Read More: Univ. Developing Implanted Islet Cell Bags for Diabetes

Trials Underway Testing Crispr for Blood Disorders

By Alan, on February 27th, 2019%

Clinical trials testing the genome editing technique Crispr for sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, two inherited blood disorders, enrolled and infused their first patients. . . . → Read More: Trials Underway Testing Crispr for Blood Disorders

Stem Cell Genes Edited to Avoid Immune Rejection

By Alan, on February 19th, 2019%

A new study shows editing the genomes of adult stem cells can avoid their rejection by the immune system when implanted in lab mice other than the stem cell donor. . . . → Read More: Stem Cell Genes Edited to Avoid Immune Rejection

Kidney Organoids Created with Working Blood Vessels

By Alan, on February 11th, 2019%

Bioengineering labs at Harvard University and affiliated hospitals used stem cells and three-dimensional printing to create kidney tissue chips with blood vessel networks. . . . → Read More: Kidney Organoids Created with Working Blood Vessels

Brain Tissue Model Devised for Cancer Drug Testing

By Alan, on February 6th, 2019%

A three-dimensional brain tissue model, including a patient’s tumor cells, shows in lab tests an ability to test current and experimental cancer drugs. . . . → Read More: Brain Tissue Model Devised for Cancer Drug Testing

Trial Underway Testing Stem Cells for Stroke Repair

By Alan, on January 28th, 2019%

A clinical trial assessing stem cell treatments to repair long-term damage to brain cells from a stroke recruited its first patient. . . . → Read More: Trial Underway Testing Stem Cells for Stroke Repair

Trial Testing Stem Cell Implants for Type 1 Diabetes

By Alan, on January 21st, 2019%

A clinical trial is underway testing the safety of implanted stem cells to generate working beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, in patients with type 1 diabetes. . . . → Read More: Trial Testing Stem Cell Implants for Type 1 Diabetes

3-D Printed Implants Treat Spinal Cord Injury

By Alan, on January 15th, 2019%

Customized implants, produced on a 3-D printer and seeded with stem cells, are shown in tests with lab animals to restore nerve signals and functioning after a spinal cord injury. . . . → Read More: 3-D Printed Implants Treat Spinal Cord Injury

Tissue Chip, A.I. Companies Partner on Heart Drug Discovery

By Alan, on January 7th, 2019%

A developer of chip devices emulating heart tissue and a medical analytics company using artificial intelligence are jointly discovering new drugs to treat aging heart muscles. . . . → Read More: Tissue Chip, A.I. Companies Partner on Heart Drug Discovery

Duchenne Stem Cell Trial Halted

By Alan, on January 2nd, 2019%

A clinical trial testing stem cell treatments for symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy is on hold after a patient reported a severe reaction. . . . → Read More: Duchenne Stem Cell Trial Halted

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