Delicious Cancer Breakthrough: Pomegranates Found to Significantly Fuel Tumor-Fighting Immune Cells
A new study shows a substance found in pomegranates significantly boosts the immune system to fight cancer—with endlessly rejuvenated T cells.
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Study Discovers 'Hero' Protein That Helps Repair DNA and Prevent Cancer Like a 'Guardian of the Genome'
The 'Hero' protein RPA and its ally WASp can 'save the day' and prevent potential cancers-and we may restore its function in WAS patients.
One Stem Cell Injection to Target Inflammation Slashed Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke By 58%
The treatment, called rexlemestrocel-L, was also well-tolerated and didn't cause additional inflammation in any patients who received ii.
Toddler Is First to Be Cured of Rare, Deadly Condition, Using New Versions of a Faulty Gene
Teddi Shaw is now predicted to live a long, normal, healthy life thanks to this "cure" for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD).
Third Case of HIV Being Cured Confirmed 10 Years After Treatment of the 'Dí¼sseldorf Patient'
The Dí¼sseldorf Patient received stem cells used to treat leukemia in 2013 and has shown persistent suppression of HIV-1 ever since
Scientists Regrow Retina Cells to Tackle Leading Cause of Blindness Using Nanotechnology
Humans have no ability to regrow retinal pigment cells, but scientists have determined how to do it in vitro using pluripotent stem cells.
Woman Given New 3D-Printed Windpipe in World First
The one-of-a-kind 3D printer, designed with over a decade of research and testing, was provided by the company T&R Biofab.
Stem Cells in Menstrual Blood Have Thrilling Potential for Health, Including Diagnosing Endometriosis
Long overlooked, menstrual stem cells have turned out to be a valuable source of important medical applications.
Exciting Clinical Trials of New Stem Cell Injection Treatment Shows Promise for Halting Multiple Sclerosis
In the first-ever clinical trials in humans, the researchers found patients injected with the stem cells exhibited no increase in disability
New Device to Cut Down Drug Testing in Animals: Heart-on-a-chip
Researchers at UC Berkeley have developed a heart on a chip that could eventually replace laboratory animals in drug testing, while also lowering the cost of drug development.
Successful Trials Give Green Light to 'Heart Patches' That Will Be Tested on Heart Attack Survivors
These tiny bandaids have been successful in regenerating damaged hearts - and they are now ready to be tested on human heart attack survivors.
Discovery of 'Tendon Stem Cells' Could Revolutionize How We Recover From Injuries
Muscle injuries that can currently spell the end of an athletic career may soon be a thing of the past thanks to this latest medical breakthrough.
Goal of Plentiful Organ Transplants Moves Closer to Reality as Scientists Grow Tiny Working Livers from Skin Cells
Researchers from Pittsburgh are growing tiny functional human livers out of skin cells and transplanting them in rats as proof-of-concept for organ supply
'The Next Frontier in Cell Therapy' to Treat Crohn's Disease in Upcoming Clinical Trials
UK researchers have developed a treatment that uses a patient's own cells to treat their Crohn's disease - and clinical trials will begin within 6 months.
First Ever Quadriplegic Treated With Stem Cells Regains Motor Control in His Upper Body
Thanks to the stem cells injected into his spinal cord, Kris Boesen can once more use his arms to sign his name, use his phone, and hug his family.
Back Pain May Soon Be a Thing of the Past After Scientists Successfully Implant Lab-Grown Spinal Discs
For the first time ever, scientists have successfully implanted spinal discs grown from stem cells – and their research had exciting results.
First Treatment for Pain Using Human Stem Cells is a Success; Now Moving Towards Human Trials
Not only were the pain-killing neurons shown to be effective in mice, it also provided lasting relief without any side effects after one single treatment.
New Hope For Babies Born Without Immune System as Gene Therapy Breakthrough Looks Like Cure
UCLA and St. Ormond Street Hospital have made a gene therapy breakthrough for children born with no immune system.
Yale Scientists Successfully Repair Injured Spinal Cords Using Patients' Own Stem Cells
Yale and Sapporo Medical University scientists have repaired injured spinal cords using patients' own stem cells.
Sound Waves Convert Stem Cells Into Bone in Regenerative Breakthrough
Researchers have used sound waves to turn stem cells into bone cells, in a tissue engineering advance that could one day help patients regrow bone.
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