Source: Cell Press
Date: May 31, 2007
Summary:
Cell Press reports on a new discovery of stem cells that promote muscle growth:
"A new report confirms the existence of some apparently uncommitted stem cells amongst cells responsible for generating the bulging biceps of body builders and the rippling abs of fitness buffs. The findings could lead to new muscle-regenerating therapies--including cell transplantation regimens and stem cell-replenishing drugs--for people with various muscle-wasting diseases, including muscular dystrophies. Ultimately, such treatments might also help keep people strong as they age, according to the researchers."
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Stem cells help paralyzed rats walk
Source: United Press International
Posted: May 31, 2007 5:34 PM EDT
Summary:
Human stem cell transplants appear to help paralyzed rats regain their mobility, U.S. doctors said this week. Scientists at the University of California, San Diego, reporting in the online journal Neuroscience, suggested that the animal experiments might some day help humans overcome paralysis.
Posted: May 31, 2007 5:34 PM EDT
Summary:
Human stem cell transplants appear to help paralyzed rats regain their mobility, U.S. doctors said this week. Scientists at the University of California, San Diego, reporting in the online journal Neuroscience, suggested that the animal experiments might some day help humans overcome paralysis.
Newfound Muscle Stem Cells May Lead to Regenerative Therapies
Source: Scientific American
Date: May 31, 2007
Summary:
Scientific American reports on the discovery of a new type of satellite stem cell that could eventually be turned into a muscle cell and be used to treat muscle and other neurodegenerative diseases:
"Canadian researchers have identified a previously unknown type of stem cell in muscles that may one day be targeted to treat muscular dystrophy, a debilitating degenerative disease that affects some 250,000 Americans."
Date: May 31, 2007
Summary:
Scientific American reports on the discovery of a new type of satellite stem cell that could eventually be turned into a muscle cell and be used to treat muscle and other neurodegenerative diseases:
"Canadian researchers have identified a previously unknown type of stem cell in muscles that may one day be targeted to treat muscular dystrophy, a debilitating degenerative disease that affects some 250,000 Americans."
COMMON CANCER GENE SENDS DEATH ORDER TO TINY KILLER
Source: Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Date: May 31, 2007
Summary:
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have discovered one way the p53 gene does what it's known for—stopping the colon cancer cells. Their report will be published in the June 8 issue of Molecular Cell.
Date: May 31, 2007
Summary:
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have discovered one way the p53 gene does what it's known for—stopping the colon cancer cells. Their report will be published in the June 8 issue of Molecular Cell.
Human stem cell treatment restores motor function in paralyzed rats
Source: University of California - San Diego
Date: May 31, 2007
Summary:
Rats paralyzed due to loss of blood flow to the spine returned to near normal ambulatory function six weeks after receiving grafts of human spinal stem cells (hSSCs), researchers from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine report. The study, led by Martin Marsala, M.D., UC San Diego professor of anesthesiology, is published in the June 29, 2007 issue of the journal Neuroscience, which is now online.
Date: May 31, 2007
Summary:
Rats paralyzed due to loss of blood flow to the spine returned to near normal ambulatory function six weeks after receiving grafts of human spinal stem cells (hSSCs), researchers from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine report. The study, led by Martin Marsala, M.D., UC San Diego professor of anesthesiology, is published in the June 29, 2007 issue of the journal Neuroscience, which is now online.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Italian doctor builds new, more natural vagina
Source: Reuters
Posted: May 30, 2007 2:03PM EDT
Summary:
An Italian doctor has reconstructed vaginas for two women born with a rare congenital deformation, using their own cells to build vaginal tissue in the lab for the first time.
Posted: May 30, 2007 2:03PM EDT
Summary:
An Italian doctor has reconstructed vaginas for two women born with a rare congenital deformation, using their own cells to build vaginal tissue in the lab for the first time.
Neuralstem's cells reverse paralysis
Source: United Press International
Posted: May 30, 2007 11:10 AM EDT
Summary:
U.S. firm Neuralstem said Wednesday its human spinal stem cells reversed paralysis in a rat model of a spinal disorder.
Posted: May 30, 2007 11:10 AM EDT
Summary:
U.S. firm Neuralstem said Wednesday its human spinal stem cells reversed paralysis in a rat model of a spinal disorder.
Neuralstem reports spinal cord damage results
Source: Washington Business Journal
Posted: May 30, 2007 8:44 AM EDT
Summary:
Neuralstem, Inc. announced that stem cells given to rats with spinal cord injuries restored mobility. In a study published in the online journal Neuroscience, The company reported that three rats paralyzed by a specific spinal cord injury returned to near normal ambulatory function six weeks after having stems cells grafted to their spinal cords. Three others showed significant improvement after two months.
Posted: May 30, 2007 8:44 AM EDT
Summary:
Neuralstem, Inc. announced that stem cells given to rats with spinal cord injuries restored mobility. In a study published in the online journal Neuroscience, The company reported that three rats paralyzed by a specific spinal cord injury returned to near normal ambulatory function six weeks after having stems cells grafted to their spinal cords. Three others showed significant improvement after two months.
Neuralstem's Cells Restore Motor Function in Spinal Ischemia-Paralyzed Rats
Source: Neuralstem, Inc.
Date: May 30, 2007
Summary:
Neuralstem, Inc. reported results of a study conducted at the University of California at San Diego in which rats with spinal cord injuries regained function after receiving embryonic stem cells:
"Three rats paralyzed due to spinal ischemia returned to near normal ambulatory function six weeks after having received
human spinal stem cells (hSSCs) developed by Neuralstem, Inc. researchers reported online in the journal Neuroscience. Three other rats, while not able to stand up two months after treatment, showed significant improvement in the mobility of all three lower extremity joints and increased muscle tone. In all the grafted animals, the majority of transplanted hSSCs cells survived and became mature neurons."
Date: May 30, 2007
Summary:
Neuralstem, Inc. reported results of a study conducted at the University of California at San Diego in which rats with spinal cord injuries regained function after receiving embryonic stem cells:
"Three rats paralyzed due to spinal ischemia returned to near normal ambulatory function six weeks after having received
human spinal stem cells (hSSCs) developed by Neuralstem, Inc. researchers reported online in the journal Neuroscience. Three other rats, while not able to stand up two months after treatment, showed significant improvement in the mobility of all three lower extremity joints and increased muscle tone. In all the grafted animals, the majority of transplanted hSSCs cells survived and became mature neurons."
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Do these world-first images hold key to cancer cure?
Source: Scotsman - Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Date: 29 May 2007
Summary:
The Scotsman reports on a new breakthrough in imaging techniques that may lead to the early detection of cancer and other diseases:
"A BREAKTHROUGH in imaging techniques could enable scientists to watch the moment that cancer first strikes, holding out the prospect of radical new treatments. In a world first, researchers at Dundee University managed to film healthy, live cells within an embryo dividing and redividing after developing a new way of using a powerful microscope."
Date: 29 May 2007
Summary:
The Scotsman reports on a new breakthrough in imaging techniques that may lead to the early detection of cancer and other diseases:
"A BREAKTHROUGH in imaging techniques could enable scientists to watch the moment that cancer first strikes, holding out the prospect of radical new treatments. In a world first, researchers at Dundee University managed to film healthy, live cells within an embryo dividing and redividing after developing a new way of using a powerful microscope."
New beta cells without stem cells?
Source: Scientist - UK
Published 29th May 2007 02:58 PM GMT
Summary:
Scientist reports on a new finding that adult stem cells may be able to treat diabetes:
"Adult non-progenitor cells maintain the population of insulin-secreting beta cells, according to two papers published this month. The findings, produced by two independent groups led by Doug Melton at Harvard University and Jake Kushner at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, contradict a popular hypothesis that beta cell regeneration relies on specialized progenitor cells."
Published 29th May 2007 02:58 PM GMT
Summary:
Scientist reports on a new finding that adult stem cells may be able to treat diabetes:
"Adult non-progenitor cells maintain the population of insulin-secreting beta cells, according to two papers published this month. The findings, produced by two independent groups led by Doug Melton at Harvard University and Jake Kushner at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, contradict a popular hypothesis that beta cell regeneration relies on specialized progenitor cells."
Monday, May 28, 2007
Kobe Team Succeeds In Mass Cultivation Of Stem Cells
Source: The Daily Yomiuri
Updated: 2007-05-28 15:55:19 MYT
Summary:
The Daily Yomiuri reports that a research team in Kobe, Japan has created an efficient method to mass produce human embryonic stem cells:
"A research team from the Kobe-based Center for Developmental Biology, affiliated with the Institute of Physical and Chemical Science (Riken) has succeeded in an efficient, mass cultivation of human embryonic stem cells, a Web version of the scientific journal, Nature Biotechnology, announced Sunday. The research team, headed by Yoshiki Sasai and others, also successfully developed the increased embryonic stem cells into brain cells. Experts believe that the new finding will contribute to the actual use of human stem cells for the treatment of strokes and incurable diseases related to the nervous system."
Updated: 2007-05-28 15:55:19 MYT
Summary:
The Daily Yomiuri reports that a research team in Kobe, Japan has created an efficient method to mass produce human embryonic stem cells:
"A research team from the Kobe-based Center for Developmental Biology, affiliated with the Institute of Physical and Chemical Science (Riken) has succeeded in an efficient, mass cultivation of human embryonic stem cells, a Web version of the scientific journal, Nature Biotechnology, announced Sunday. The research team, headed by Yoshiki Sasai and others, also successfully developed the increased embryonic stem cells into brain cells. Experts believe that the new finding will contribute to the actual use of human stem cells for the treatment of strokes and incurable diseases related to the nervous system."
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Human stem cell breakthrough brings hope for diabetes cure
Source: Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney, Australia
Date: May 27, 2007
Summary:
The Sydney Morning Herald reports on a new experiment in which embryonic stem cells were transformed into insulin-producing cells, paving the way for potential new treatments for diabetes:
"HUMAN embryonic stem cells can be transformed into pancreatic cells that produce insulin, offering the potential to cure diabetes, researchers say. The finding, published in the journal Stem Cells, has been hailed as a significant step forward in the quest to improve the lives of millions of the world's insulin-dependent diabetics, especially children."
Date: May 27, 2007
Summary:
The Sydney Morning Herald reports on a new experiment in which embryonic stem cells were transformed into insulin-producing cells, paving the way for potential new treatments for diabetes:
"HUMAN embryonic stem cells can be transformed into pancreatic cells that produce insulin, offering the potential to cure diabetes, researchers say. The finding, published in the journal Stem Cells, has been hailed as a significant step forward in the quest to improve the lives of millions of the world's insulin-dependent diabetics, especially children."
Friday, May 25, 2007
Researchers engineer stem cells to make insulin
Source: Reuters
Posted: May 25, 2007 1:40 p.m. PT
Summary:
Reuters reports on a new stem cell research study in which stem cells taken from umbilical cords were made to produce insulin to potentially treat diabetes:
"Stem cells taken from the umbilical cords of newborns can be engineered to produce insulin and may someday be used to treat diabetes, U.S. and British researchers reported. They said they were able to first grow large numbers of the stem cells and then direct them to resemble the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas that are damaged in diabetes."
Posted: May 25, 2007 1:40 p.m. PT
Summary:
Reuters reports on a new stem cell research study in which stem cells taken from umbilical cords were made to produce insulin to potentially treat diabetes:
"Stem cells taken from the umbilical cords of newborns can be engineered to produce insulin and may someday be used to treat diabetes, U.S. and British researchers reported. They said they were able to first grow large numbers of the stem cells and then direct them to resemble the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas that are damaged in diabetes."
Adult stem cells from human cord umbilical cord blood successfully engineered to make insulin
Source: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Date: May 25, 2007
Summary:
In a fundamental discovery that someday may help cure type 1 diabetes by allowing people to grow their own insulin-producing cells for a damaged or defective pancreas, medical researchers have reported that they have engineered adult stem cells derived from human umbilical cord blood to produce insulin.
Date: May 25, 2007
Summary:
In a fundamental discovery that someday may help cure type 1 diabetes by allowing people to grow their own insulin-producing cells for a damaged or defective pancreas, medical researchers have reported that they have engineered adult stem cells derived from human umbilical cord blood to produce insulin.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Researchers probe bones' tiny building blocks
Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Date: May 24, 2007
Summary:
In work that could lead to more effective diagnoses and treatments of bone diseases using only a pinhead-sized sample of a patient's bone, MIT researchers report a first-of-its-kind analysis of bone's mechanical properties.
Date: May 24, 2007
Summary:
In work that could lead to more effective diagnoses and treatments of bone diseases using only a pinhead-sized sample of a patient's bone, MIT researchers report a first-of-its-kind analysis of bone's mechanical properties.
Magnets may make the brain grow stronger
Source: New Scientist
Date: 24 May 2007
Summary:
Researchers at at the City University of New York have discovered that stimulating the brains of mice with a magnetic coil, a procedure known as Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), appears to promote the growth of new neurons in areas associated with learning and memory. If the effect is confirmed in humans, it might open up new ways of treating age-related memory decline and diseases like Alzheimer's.
Date: 24 May 2007
Summary:
Researchers at at the City University of New York have discovered that stimulating the brains of mice with a magnetic coil, a procedure known as Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), appears to promote the growth of new neurons in areas associated with learning and memory. If the effect is confirmed in humans, it might open up new ways of treating age-related memory decline and diseases like Alzheimer's.
Magnetic field found to stimulate brain cells
Source: Guardian Unlimited - UK
Date: May 24, 2007
Summary:
The Guardian reports on new research using a magnetic field to stimulate the brain to grow new nerve cells, a finding that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases:
"A magnetic field can stimulate the brain and promote the growth of new nerve cells, scientists have found, raising the possibility of treating conditions linked to neuron death such as Alzheimer's disease, and perhaps one day of enhancing humans' memory capacity."
Date: May 24, 2007
Summary:
The Guardian reports on new research using a magnetic field to stimulate the brain to grow new nerve cells, a finding that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases:
"A magnetic field can stimulate the brain and promote the growth of new nerve cells, scientists have found, raising the possibility of treating conditions linked to neuron death such as Alzheimer's disease, and perhaps one day of enhancing humans' memory capacity."
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
New Neurons in Old Brains Exhibit Babylike Plasticity
Source: Scientific American
Date: May 23, 2007
Summary:
Scientific American reports on new observations about the capabilities and functions of new nerve cells in adult brains:
"Researchers have identified a "critical period" during which new nerve cells in adult brains have the same capacity to learn as those in developing brains. The finding in mice, reported in this week's Neuron, provides the promise of therapies that may one day limit or perhaps even reverse the damage of neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's."
Date: May 23, 2007
Summary:
Scientific American reports on new observations about the capabilities and functions of new nerve cells in adult brains:
"Researchers have identified a "critical period" during which new nerve cells in adult brains have the same capacity to learn as those in developing brains. The finding in mice, reported in this week's Neuron, provides the promise of therapies that may one day limit or perhaps even reverse the damage of neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's."
Adult Brain Cells Rediscover Their Inner Child
Source: Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Date: May 23, 2007
Summary:
You may not be able to relive your youth, but part of your brain can. Johns Hopkins researchers have found that newly made nerves in an adult brain's learning center experience a one-month period when they are just as active as the nerves in a developing child. The study, appearing this week in Neuron, suggests that new adult nerves have a deeper role than simply replacing dead ones.
Date: May 23, 2007
Summary:
You may not be able to relive your youth, but part of your brain can. Johns Hopkins researchers have found that newly made nerves in an adult brain's learning center experience a one-month period when they are just as active as the nerves in a developing child. The study, appearing this week in Neuron, suggests that new adult nerves have a deeper role than simply replacing dead ones.
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