Mesenchymal stem cells labeled with fluorescence molecules Vshivkova/Shutterstock People who received an infusion of stem cells shortly after a heart attack were less likely to develop heart failure than those treated with standard care, according to the largest such trial to date. The finding provides some of the strongest evidence yet that stem cells can … Read more
Banking a baby’s umbilical cord blood was once seen as a reasonable way to protect their future health, but much of that potential has turned out to be mere hype Source link
These bubble-wrap cartilage cells have been dyed green to make them easily visible Plikus lab/University of California/Irvine A long-overlooked skeletal tissue found in the nose and ears turns out to resemble bubble wrap – and harnessing it could make facial surgery, like nose reshaping, easier. Max at the University of California, Irvine, and his colleagues … Read more
Illustration of the heart muscle patch Eva Meyer-Besting/University Medical Center Göttingen A muscle patch crafted from stem cells has improved cardiac function in monkeys with heart disease. It is now being tested in a small number of people, with early results from the first recipient suggesting it could treat advanced heart failure. Heart failure – … Read more
