regenerative medicine
The State Of Regenerative Medicine 20 Years After ‘Earmouse’
It's been 20 years since the appearance of earmouse, how far has regenerative medicine come since then?
Fixing The Plumbing Issue In Stem Cell-Generated Kidneys
Lab-grown kidneys are now one step closer to reality with the demonstration that stem cell-derived kidneys can successfully excrete urine.
Blocking Differentiation Brings Stemness
By overexpressing the transcription factor Id3, researchers were able to block differentiation and keep blood stem cells in a self-renewing state.
Cytokine Cocktail Recipe For Muscle Stem Cells
A cocktail of four cytokines could make muscle stem cells more readily available to treat muscle atrophy and injuries.
Activating The Heart’s Regenerative Potential
The receptor ERBB2 is both necessary and sufficient to reactivate the heart’s ability to regenerate, study says.
Osaka University Establishes Research Chair With Astellas
The Osaka-Astellas joint research chair will focus on developing cell therapy technologies.
7 Must-Read Stories In January 2015
Whether its a new way to fold DNA or a map of the TB bacteria proteome, these technological advancements are likely to enable further research in the year ahead.
Which Genes Make A Head?
Scientists are one step closer to understanding how complex organs can be regenerated, thanks to a study on head formation in frogs.
Gravitating To Singapore
Seeking to study the effects of gravity on muscle mass in humans, Dr. Alfredo Franco-Obregón left the research group he founded at ETH to come to Singapore. He shares his experiences with Asian Scientist.
