stem cells

Different Stem Cell Types Defined By Exclusive Combinations Of G...

admin — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:45:53 -0500

In the new issue of Cell Stem Cell, scientists report that the same transcription factor, which is crucial for the survival of different stem cell types, can behave differently. This finding reveals important insights about how scientists may be able to manipulate and engineer different stem cells for the treatment of human degenerative disorders.

Stem Cells May Solve Mystery Of Early Pregnancy Breast Cancer Pr...

admin — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:12 -0500

The answer to why an early pregnancy seems to protect against breast cancer could rest with a decrease in stem cells found after animals have given birth, said researchers in a report in the journal Stem Cell.

Cancer Stem Cells Isolated: Could Lead To New Drugs To Stop Canc...

admin — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:45:08 -0500

Cancer prevention researchers have discovered a protein marker that allows them to isolate cancer stem cells from regular cancer cells. By targeting this marker, scientists are developing new drugs to kill the stem cells and stop cancer from returning.

Bone Marrow Stem Cells May Help Control Inflammatory Bowel Disea...

admin — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:00:00 -0500

Investigators have found that infusions of a particular bone marrow stem cell appeared to protect gastrointestinal tissue from autoimmune attack in a mouse model.

Recipe for cell reprogramming adds protein

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

(Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research) Embryonic-like stem cells can be efficiently generated using a natural signaling molecule instead of the virally delivered cancer-causing gene c-Myc.The results represent progress in overcoming hurdles to the potential use of reprogrammed cells for stem-cell-based therapies in humans.

Want A Reason To Love Your Lower Belly Fat? It's Rich In Stem Ce...

admin — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:45:22 -0500

Fat removed from the lower abdomen and inner thigh through liposuction was found to be an excellent source of stem cells, with higher stem cell concentrations than other areas of the body. This is a finding from a first-of-its-kind study examines whether fat tissues from different areas of the body vary in stem cell concentration.

Purified Stem Cells Restore Muscle In Mice With Muscular Dystrop...

admin — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:00:16 -0500

Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that transplanted muscle stem cells can both improve muscle function in animals with a form of muscular dystrophy and replenish the stem cell population for use in the repair of future muscle injuries.

Benefits Of Aspirin For Treating Osteoporosis Uncovered

admin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:45:05 -0500

Researchers have uncovered the health benefits of aspirin in the fight against osteoporosis. The drug appears to prevent both improper bone resorption and the death of bone-forming stem cells.

Bone Marrow Alternative: Stem Cells From Umbilical Cord May Be U...

admin — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:15:04 -0500

Researchers from the Universities of Granada and León have shown that mononuclear blood cells from human umbilical cord can be an effective alternative to bone marrow. This work, to be published in the journal Cell Transplantation, could potentially mean a great advance in regenerative hepatic medicine.

Molecule Created That Nudges Nerve Stem Cells To Mature

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:00:41 -0500

Inspired by a chance discovery during another experiment, researchers have created a small molecule that stimulates nerve stem cells to begin maturing into nerve cells in culture.