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The unexpected role of FDA-approved drugs in making nanoparticles safer
Repurposing existing FDA-approved drugs could make nanomedicines safer by reducing harmful immune reactions, according to new research.
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Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs)
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Rapid cell reprogramming creates lung-like cells to combat COPD
Scientists from Nagoya University have developed a fast and safe method to create lung cells from skin-like fibroblasts - without using stem cells. This technique could allow for new regenerative therapies for diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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New ‘ovaroid’ model research offers hope for reproductive disorders
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.
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New enzyme tech offers hope for mitochondrial disease treatment
Japanese researchers have developed a new enzyme technology that can precisely alter the levels of mutated mitochondrial DNA in patient-derived stem cells, offering a promising new approach for treating mitochondrial disorders.
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Pioneering cellular therapies for age-related diseases
Discover how Immorta Bio's cellular therapies are addressing cancer and liver failure, with the potential to transform healthcare.
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The future of cell therapy: scaling production for global reach
Scaling up cell therapy is no easy feat. PluriCDMO's Andy Lewin reveals the critical factors for success and how they are helping companies bring life-saving therapies to market.
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Building better brain models for Parkinson’s disease and beyond
Professor Jens Christian Schwamborn is advancing personalised medicine for Parkinson’s disease using patient-specific brain organoids, offering new hope for more effective and targeted treatments.
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Experts explore the future of iPSC-based cell therapies
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Discover the transformative potential of iPSC-based therapies in regenerative medicine, alongside their challenges including scalability, safety and targeted delivery.
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Differentiated therapies: Unlocking stem cell medicine with epigenetics
The human body has an incredible ability to repair itself, both from acute trauma and chronic damage that accumulates as we age. Here, Cameron Lee, Principal Scientist at Tune Therapeutics, reveals the potential of harnessing the body’s natural regenerative capabilities with epigenetic control of stem cells.
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Using microgravity to address limitations of tissue engineering techniques
The self-assembly of human liver tissues in low Earth orbit could improve their differentiation and functionality.
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New agreement to progress cardiovascular disease research
The agreement between Cartherics, The University of Sydney and The University of Queensland will further stem cell-derived heart muscle therapy for heart failure.
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Treating HCC with genetically modified NK-cell therapy
Blocking the TGF-β signalling pathway produced effective antitumour activity against hepatocellular carcinoma.
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Brain organoids: a fascinating and powerful tool for drug discovery
Human brain organoids are complex in vitro tools derived from stem cells, designed to model the molecular basis of neurodevelopment and the pathogenesis of neurological disorders. By mimicking the function of the human brain, in both health and disease, their application in drug discovery holds significant potential for identifying new…
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Elucidating the loss of mobility caused by LGMD2B
The hiPSC-derived skeletal muscle model is the first to uncover the biological mechanisms underlying loss of mobility.
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Werner syndrome: mechanism behind atherosclerosis elucidated
Researchers have developed a new in vitro co-culture system which enables an in-depth molecular analysis of atherosclerosis.
