Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when trauma disrupts normal brain functions, potentially causing severe physical, cognitive, and emotional impairments. Researchers are exploring stem cells as a possible treatment because these cells might help prevent further brain deterioration and encourage the…
The National Stem Cell Foundation (NSCF) has received a $3.1 million grant from NASA to further its research on neurodegenerative diseases aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This funding will support additional ground research and facilitate three more missions to…
MIT researchers have developed a new method to convert skin cells directly into neurons, bypassing the pluripotent stem cell stage in iPSC development. This technique, demonstrated in mouse cells, could potentially lead to treatments for spinal cord injuries and mobility-impairing…
In March this year, a ScienceDaily article reported that Mass General is pioneering a Phase 1 clinical trial advancing stem cell therapies for Parkinson's disease. The trial involves reprogramming patients' own stem cells into dopamine-producing neurons to replace those lost…
In a recent policy position statement, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) mentioned that stem cell technology has its use cases in drug discovery, albeit it needs to be done in an ethical, safe way. Here's what they said: Stem cells are an integral…
Cellino announced it has launched what they report as the world's first hospital-based autologous induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) plant at Mass General Brigham’s Gene and Cell Therapy Institute (GCTI). They are calling it the "Foundry". iPSC Cells Credit -…
Phase III exPDite-2 trial follows completion and discussion of Phase I trial data with US FDA under Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation exPDite-2 is a randomized, sham surgery-controlled double-blind trial assessing efficacy and safety of bemdaneprocel in people living…
Link to study, found in the journal named Reports, dated 2024. The problem? Neuropathy of the lower leg caused by tarsal tunnel syndrome Symptoms include Sharp shooting pain Pins/needles Electric shock/burning sensations Credit Healthline.com The treatment studied? Wharton’s Jelly injected…