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c-Kit helps sweet cells survive and regenerate taste
A new study has demonstrated that sweet-sensing taste cells, protected by the protein c-Kit, survive nerve injury and drive the regeneration of taste buds.
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Kidney organoids show APOL1 gene’s role in chronic kidney disease
New research using stem cell-derived kidney organoids reveals how APOL1 gene mutations disrupt mitochondrial function in kidney cells – potentially leading to new targeted treatments.
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Hibernator liver organoids reveal strategy to improve transplant survival
Researchers have created liver organoids from hibernating Syrian hamsters, revealing how these cells survive cold storage - a discovery that could improve liver transplant success.
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Tiny models, powerful insights: how organoids are driving precision oncology
A new review has highlighted how three-dimensional organoid models are transforming cancer research by replicating the complexity of human tumours – bringing precision oncology closer to the clinic.
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Lab-grown kidneys show real function in new stem cell study
USC Stem Cell scientists have created the most advanced lab-grown kidney structures to date, combining key components into ‘assembloids’ that mature and function like real kidneys, which could open up new possibilities for modelling complex kidney diseases.
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How circulating tumour cell organoids are transforming oncology
Circulating tumour cell (CTC)-derived organoids are changing cancer research, providing scientists with a powerful tool for studying drug resistance and informing the development of new personalised therapies.
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Scientists chart ovarian reserve to help advance new infertility treatments
UCLA scientists have created the first detailed map of how the ovarian reserve forms in primates, offering new insights – and potential new treatments – for infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hormone-related conditions.
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From graphene to grey matter: tech that supercharges brain organoids
Researchers at UC San Diego have discovered a graphene-based technology that accelerates the maturation of human brain organoids, offering a safer, non-invasive way to model diseases like Alzheimer’s.
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Kidney organoids reveal hidden toxicities in AAV gene therapy
Stem cell-derived kidney organoids have revealed hidden toxicities in adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy delivery – offering a powerful new way to improve the safety of future treatments.
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Scientists develop 3D-printed dermis for faster burn recovery
Researchers have developed a 3D-printed ‘skin in a syringe’, using a patient’s own cells to create functional dermis that could change the way we treat severe burns.
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Kidney tumour organoids offer new drug testing platform
Scientists in China have used 3D bioprinting to grow kidney tumours from patients’ own cells, creating realistic models that could speed up development of personalised treatments.
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AI-driven Alzheimer’s therapies show promise in early studies
Porosome Therapeutics has announced new advancements in Alzheimer’s treatment – presenting therapies that restore neuronal function, reduce Tau protein levels and reverse disease pathology in human brain organoids.
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Whole-brain organoid offers breakthrough in neurological research
Johns Hopkins University scientists have engineered a new multi-region brain organoid that mimics early human brain development. The model offers a powerful new tool for studying disorders like autism, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease.
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New standards for brain organoids aim to boost drug discovery
A new international framework introduces rigorous validity standards for the use of brain organoids and iPSC-derived models in studying neuropsychiatric disorders. These guidelines aim to accelerate drug discovery and bring precision treatments closer to reality.
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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.
