Scientists study long-term effects of stem cell treatment for AICLI
"A long-term study of patients who received stem cells to treat AICLI shows the cells to be both safe and effective. The results have the potential to create a treatment…
Scientist ‘on brink of breakthrough’ in treatment for nervous system diseases
A scientist based in Israel is said to be on the brink of making a breakthrough in the treatment of neurological diseases including multiple sclerosis (MS), and now Australians are…
Stem cells show long-term success in treating severe peripheral arterial disease
"Durham, NC - A long-term study of patients who received stem cells to treat angiitis-induced critical limb ischemia (AICLI) shows the cells to be both safe and effective. The study,…
Japan keeps edge in stem-cell medicine with heart study
"Japan's decision on Wednesday to greenlight a study using stem cells for treating heart failure shows how far the field has progressed in the decade since the cells were first developed. The…
Scientists create an embryo from stem cells without egg or sperm in ‘provocative’ research
"Scientists have made a major step forward to creating life in the laboratory without using sperm or eggs. Two different kinds of stem cells were combined in a dish -…
Australian breakthrough in stem cell kidney research
"New research led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), has combined gene editing technology with stem cell kidney regeneration to correct a patient's gene mutation. This is the first…
Research shows that amniotic fluid contains stem cells of kidney origin
"Amniotic fluid, the liquid surrounding the fetus, can be routinely obtained without harming the mother or the baby. Previously, Prof. Dr. Adjaye's team and others demonstrated that amniotic fluid contains…
3D Printing and Stem Cell Research Advance Treatment for Congenital Heart Disease
"Congenital heart disease is the most common birth defect in the world, affecting almost nine out of every 1,000 babies born. Michael Davis, Director of the Children’s Heart Research and…
Fatty liver disease research set to benefit from stem cell advance
"Scientists have developed a lab-based system for studying the most common type of liver disease, paving the way for research into new therapies. The team has devised a way to probe…
