The results of a new study have found that patients who had undergone an organ transplant were able to wean themselves off anti-rejection drugs with the help of stem cells. [1] What are anti-rejection drugs and why are they taken? Tolerance is the holy grail of...
Researchers in Shanghai have claimed to have achieved the world’s first successful cure for type 2 diabetes using stem cell-derived islet transplantation. Publishing their findings in the journal Cell Discovery, the team of scientists believe that this new...
Fibromyalgia is a complex condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing chronic pain, fatigue, and various other symptoms. Despite its prevalence, the exact cause of fibromyalgia remains unknown, making it hard to treat effectively. However, recent...
A new study has shown that mesenchymal stem cells derived from both the umbilical cord and from fat tissues may be able to provide a therapy for ovarian ageing. In a trial conducted using mice, researchers at the Centre for Reproductive Medicine in Beijing saw...
In a study first published in April’s edition of Advanced Functional Materials, researchers found that stem cells boost natural repair following cardiac arrest. The most common consequence of cardiac arrest is brain injury. Decreased blood flow and oxygen to the brain...
Researchers at Vienna University of Technology have taken an important step in making lab-grown cartilage a possibility by utilising a new technique involving 3D printing and stem cells. [1] The process involves a high-resolution 3D printing process to create small,...
