Scientists grow 3D brain that mimics the real thing
Researchers at POSTECH have developed a new 3D brain model that closely mimics the structure and function of human brain tissue – marking a major advance in early disease detection.
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Researchers at POSTECH have developed a new 3D brain model that closely mimics the structure and function of human brain tissue – marking a major advance in early disease detection.
Scientists have developed a simple- 3D mouse tissue model to study how the nose regenerates smell-sensing neurons. The goal is to create an organoid system that can be used to screen potential therapies for smell loss.
Stanford scientists have successfully grown heart and liver organoids that include functioning blood vessels. This breakthrough overcomes a major size and maturity barrier, which could advance disease modelling and regenerative therapies in the future.
Shift Bioscience has announced new aging research, highlighting the discovery of SB000. This novel single-gene target reverses cellular aging without activating dangerous pluripotency pathways.
A new study reveals that BCG, a decades-old bladder cancer treatment, reprograms the immune system at the bone marrow level, offering a new perspective into how this immunotherapy boosts the body’s defence against cancer.
Despite the promise of gene therapies, automated red blood cell exchange (aRBCX) remains an underutilised therapy in the management of sickle cell disease (SCD). In this article, Dr Aaron Haubner and Carly Newton of Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, highlight the urgent need for partnerships and equitable access to this…
Scientists have developed a 3D liver model, known as the periportal assembloid. This model replicates the liver’s complex structure and bile transport system, enabling more precise study of disease progression.
Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed advanced vessel-chip technology that closely mimics the complex architecture of human blood vessels, offering a new potential platform for studying vascular diseases and accelerating drug discovery.
A new study from the University of Barcelona’s Institute of Neurosciences has discovered a crucial role for the RTP801 protein in astrocytes, potentially making way for future therapies aimed at slowing or reversing cognitive decline.
The world’s first translational research center dedicated to urea cycle disorders (UCDs) has been launched in Zürich, marking a significant moment in rare disease innovation.
A team of researchers have developed the first vascularised organoid model of human pancreatic islets, which could lead to further development of advanced cell therapies for diabetes.
Mayo Clinic researchers have created the world’s first biobank of human salivary gland tissue-organoids, offering a resource for developing regenerative therapies to treat chronic dry mouth.
Researchers have developed the first fully stem cell-derived model of human ovarian organoids, or "ovaroids," offering a powerful new tool for studying infertility, differences in sex development (DSDs), and related reproductive disorders.
Tyra Biosciences has announced new data showing that its investigational therapy, TYRA-300, improves bone growth and corrects skeletal abnormalities in preclinical models of achondroplasia and hypochondroplasia.
Scenic Biotech and Stanford University have published a study identifying PLA2G15 as a new drug target in neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases, potentially enabling future treatments for conditions like Niemann-Pick type C.