Tag: stem cells
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Synthetic Bio Company Manufactures Research Cells
A synthetic biology company says it can now produce engineered cells from stem cells for research to precise specifications, and in large quantities and consistent quality.
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T-Cell Biotech Gains €17.5M in Grant, Equity Funds
A developer of engineered immune cells to treat cancer and immune deficiencies is raising €17.5 million ($US 19.1 million) in equity and grant funding from an EU agency.
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Human Ovary Organoid Model Demonstrated, Licensed
A university lab created and licensed to a biotechnology company a model human ovary made of functioning cells for female reproductive health applications.
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Implanted Organoid Connects to Brain, Reacts to Visual Cues
Engineers and neuroscientists developed a circuit that in lab mice connects implanted lab-grown brain tissue to the brain’s cognitive center and responds to visual stimuli.
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Bone Regeneration Experiment Begun on Space Station
An experiment is underway testing a bone repair biomaterial in lab mice under weightless conditions on the International Space Station.
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Grant Funds Regenerative Gel for Treating Skin Ulcers
A California state research agency is funding preclinical development of a gel designed to regenerate stem cells in the skin to help heal venous skin ulcers.
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Hydrogel Biomaterials Company Raises $3M in Early Funds
A developer of bioactive hydrogels as alternatives to animal models for drug discovery and clinical lab tests is raising $3 million in its first venture round.
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Gene Therapy Stimulates Missing Enzymes in Rare Disease
Results from a clinical trial show an experimental gene therapy for Krabbe disease is safe and produces enzymes missing in children with the rare disease.
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Stem Cell Lab Planned for Commercial Space Station
A collaboration between university researchers and a space science company is designing a stem cell research lab on a proposed commercial space station.
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Venture to Build Cell, Gene Therapy Businesses
A joint venture with business development and bio-manufacturing companies aims to build new cell and gene therapy businesses to advance treatments from Mayo Clinic labs.