Stem cells in the clinic: how are they regulated?
Dr Roger Barker, University of Cambridge, UK and Eric Anthony, International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), describe how stem cells are regulated around the world and why this is important for patient safety. Stem cells are used to aid in the understanding and treatment of a range of diseases. According to the International Society for Stem […]
New 3D bioprinting technologies to create cardiovascular tissue
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, with over 17 million per year according to the World Health Organization. Many forms of CVD are chronic in nature, meaning that they worsen over time. Thus, once the disease has been diagnosed it is important to initiate treatment as soon as possible in order […]
Cell and gene therapy startup ElevateBio raises $170M
While economic conditions and the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic may not make for the best atmosphere for raising funding, some companies are still announcing round closures with significant money committed. Cambridge-based ElevateBio, for instance, revealed a $170 million Series B funding on Monday, with participation from new investors The Invus Group, Surveyor Capital, EDBI, and Vertex […]
$1.6M enables lab to expand research
BAR HARBOR, Maine — Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory has plans to expand its research into how some animals can regenerate limbs, and is expected to receive $1.6 million from the Department of Defense to fund its efforts. Finding out why adults of some vertebrate species can regrow limbs might lead to scientific breakthroughs that […]
New hydrogels wither while stem cells flourish for tissue repair
Baby diapers, contact lenses and gelatin dessert. While seemingly unrelated, these items have one thing in common—they’re made of highly absorbent substances called hydrogels that have versatile applications. Recently, a type of biodegradable hydrogel, dubbed microporous annealed particle (MAP) hydrogel, has gained much attention for its potential to deliver stem cells for body tissue repair. […]
Why Stem Cells Could Be Medical Innovation of the Century
The current market for stem cell therapies is growing at 36% per year and will rapidly expand when a breakthrough treatment for non-communicable disease or a lifestyle factor occurs. Funding is flowing into the sector from venture capitalists and large companies. With greater resources and an increasingly experienced talent pool, scientists and physicians may be […]
Project aims to grow muscle tissue for wounded soldiers
DARPA has awarded researchers $22m to develop ‘smart’ technology that combines artificial intelligence, bioelectronics and regenerative medicine to regrow muscle tissue for wounded soldiers. Image courtesy of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, the team will spend the next four years working on REPAIR, an acronym […]