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Meet the hemifusome: a new organelle with big impact
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown organelle inside human cells - the hemifusome - that could change our understanding of rare genetic disorders.
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3D model reveals hidden drivers of smell regeneration
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.
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Organoids take on ESCC’s toughest tumours
A new study at Science Tokyo has developed patient-derived organoids to better understand and combat resistance in oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC).
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Stanford grows vascularised mini-organs
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.
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Scientists create advanced 3D liver model mimicking real tissue
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.
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Vascularised stem cell organoids advance diabetes therapy
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.
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New biobank offers hope for sufferers of dry mouth
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.
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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 liver organoids research brings hope for drug development
Researchers at Keio University have developed long-lasting, functional human liver organoids from frozen hepatocytes, marking a huge moment in organoid science.
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Lab-grown liver breakthrough could speed up drug development
Scientists have developed lab-grown liver organoids with functional zonation, a discovery that brings regenerative medicine a step closer to personalised, transplant-free liver therapy.
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Building better drugs: how 3D models are shaping pre-clinical development
Three-dimensional (3D) models are reshaping pre-clinical drug development by providing more accurate insights into drug safety and efficacy. Explore how these advanced in vitro systems help improve predictions and reduce the risk of failure in early-stage drug discovery.
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Bone repair breakthrough: why men and women heal differently
Men and women heal bone injuries through distinct biological processes, challenging assumptions in regenerative medicine. The findings support the development of personalised implants and more effective, sex-specific treatment strategies.
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Reprogramming gut cells to treat short bowel syndrome
A preclinical study conducted by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have demonstrated a new gene-editing strategy to treat short bowel syndrome (SBS), a life-threatening condition in which patients lack a functional small intestine.
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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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The rise of organoids: a new era in drug discovery
17 January 2025 | By Drug Target Review
This webinar covers how organoids are reshaping drug discovery by providing more accurate models for disease research and drug testing, offering new solutions to long-standing challenges in the industry.
