Category Archives: Stem Cell Research

27-01-2012 10:07 http://www.insidershealth.com Reverse Aging Fountain of Youth Reversed Aging Stem Cell Research Has the Fountain of Youth been discovered? Is reversed aging really in our future? University of Pittsburgh's School of Medicine may just have found the answer through a study involving lab mice with a rapid-aging disease. Once the mice received a muscle stem cell injection, the doctors were pleased to find that it reversed the effects of aging in the sick mice! Reverse Aging Fountain of Youth Reversed Aging Stem Cell Research http://www.insidershealth.com Read more here: Reverse Aging Discovery thru Stem Cell Research - Video … Continue reading →

JUPITER, Fla., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BioRestorative Therapies, Inc. (OTCQB: BRTX) ("BRT") today announced that it has entered into a License Agreement with Regenerative Sciences, LLC ("RS") with respect to certain stem cell-related technology and clinical treatment procedures developed by RS. The treatment is an advanced stem cell injection procedure that may offer relief from lower back pain, buttock and leg pain, or numbness and tingling in the legs or feet as a result of bulging and herniated discs. To date, over 40 procedures have been performed on patients. It is a minimally invasive out-patient procedure, and objective MRI data and patient outcomes for this novel injection procedure show positive results with limited patient downtime. BRT intends to utilize the existing treatment and outcome data, as well as further research, to prepare for clinical trials in the United States. Pursuant to the agreement, BRT will obtain an exclusive license to utilize or sub-license a certain medical device for the administration of specific cells and/or cell products to the precise locations within the damaged disc and/or spine (and other parts of the body, if applicable) and an exclusive license to utilize or sublicense a certain method for culturing cells for … Continue reading →

Featured Article Academic Journal Main Category: Stem Cell Research Also Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience;  Biology / Biochemistry Article Date: 31 Jan 2012 - 2:00 PST email to a friend   printer friendly   opinions   Current Article Ratings: Patient / Public: 5 (1 votes) Healthcare Prof: Bypassing the stem cell stage, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine in California converted mouse skin cells directly into neural precursor cells, the cells that go on to form the three main types of cell in the brain and nervous system. They write about their findings in the 30 January early online issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The findings of this and an earlier study question the idea that pluripotency (the ability to become virtually any other cell in the body, a key characteristic of stem cells) is a necessary stage in the conversion of one cell type to another. In the earlier study, the same team transformed mouse and human skin cells directly into functional neurons. But this study is a substantial advance on the earlier one for two reasons. First, neural precursor cells can not only differentiate into neurons, they can also become either of … Continue reading →

The multiple successes of the direct conversion method could refute the idea that pluripotency (a term that describes the ability of stem cells to become nearly any cell in the body) is necessary for a cell to transform from one cell type to another. Together, the results raise the possibility that embryonic stem cell research and another technique called "induced pluripotency" could be supplanted by a more direct way of generating specific types of cells for therapy or research. This new study, which will be published online Jan. 30 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is a substantial advance over the previous paper in that it transforms the skin cells into neural precursor cells, as opposed to neurons. While neural precursor cells can differentiate into neurons, they can also become the two other main cell types in the nervous system: astrocytes and oligodendrocytes. In addition to their greater versatility, the newly derived neural precursor cells offer another advantage over neurons because they can be cultivated to large numbers in the laboratory — a feature critical for their long-term usefulness in transplantation or drug screening. In the study, the switch from skin to neural precursor cells occurred with … Continue reading →

NOKOMIS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cutting-edge stem cell research is producing new breakthroughs that could potentially revolutionize the treatment of currently incurable diseases from cancer to brain injuries to headaches. Rainbow Coral Corp. (OTCBB:RBCC.OB - News), an emerging biotechnology company, is hard at work identifying and targeting promising new stem-cell treatments for commercialization. As the world’s population ages and the economic might of emerging countries such as China and India blossoms, the market is increasing daily for new and effective cures to old ailments. RBCC plans to capitalize on recent growth in the biosciences sector by commercializing advanced-stage research with the potential to produce new treatments. RBCC is aiming high. The company’s current target, n3D Biosciences, has developed a breakthrough cell-culturing system that allows scientists to grow 3D stem cells that behave much more similarly to cells found in the body. This product may directly assist with advanced discoveries to find cures for common injuries and diseases. With the help of its new allies in BioHouston, RBCC plans to identify new targets on the cutting-edge of biotechnology for acquisition and joint venture. Through its biotech division, Rainbow BioSciences, RBCC is working to develop new medical and research technology innovations to compete alongside … Continue reading →

13-10-2011 11:02 The CIRM Bridges to Stem Cell Research Awards are training the next generation of stem cell scientists and laboratory technicians by funding courses and research internships for undergraduates and masters-level students. At the 2011 CIRM Bridges Trainee Meeting, 160 students from the 16 Bridges programs presented posters that describe the research results from their internships and learned about career opportunities in stem cell science. Series: "California Institute for Regenerative Medicine" [10/2011] [Science] [Show ID: 22636] See original here: Training the Next Generation of Stem Cell Scientists: CIRM Bridges Program - Video … Continue reading →

25-12-2011 22:09 Indian scientists have for the first time coaxed ordinary cells to behave like cells of the heart muscle. Stem cell research is making big inroads in India and experts at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore have been able to recreate the way muscles of the heart behave. This research has great potential and could well be the solution to offer spare human organs being available, on demand, literally off the shelf. Read the original post: New high in stem cell research: Mimicking the heart in a lab - Video … Continue reading →

06-12-2011 19:27 CIS 111 Go here to read the rest: Stem Cell Research PSA - Video … Continue reading →

12-01-2012 14:03 I made this for my Anatomy project about stem cell research and why it's controversial, hence the education part. Ben - Ben Spurlie - Spurlie (freelancehobo) Stevie - Stevie (steverich711) Stem Cell Man - Stevie Pro-Life Man - Ben See the rest here: "The Adventures of Stem Cell Man" - The Controversial Stem Cell Research! - Video … Continue reading →

24-01-2012 09:59 CBS Early Morning Show discusses the use of adult adipose (from fat) stem cells to regrow breast tissue for use for both cosmetic reasons and reconstructive reasons as in the case of a mastectomy. Visit link: Stem Cells Used To Regrow Breasts - Video … Continue reading →