October 28, 2015 Stem cells can be safely infused in brain to promote stroke recovery, study finds A yearlong study of stroke patients has found that stem cells from a patient’s bone marrow can be safely infused in the brain through the carotid artery to promote recovery. Researchers at the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine followed 48 patients, more than half of whom who were treated using stem cells, and found recovery along with no adverse side effects when compared with their counterparts.
October 28, 2015 Human stem cells used to create lung tissue Human stem cells have been converted into functioning lung cells for the first time, paving the way for better models of lung diseases, ways to test potential drugs and, ultimately, creation of tissue for lung transplants
October 28, 2015 Disgraced Japan researcher fails to replicate 'game changing' stem cell results A disgraced Japanese researcher has failed to replicate results hailed as a potential breakthrough in stem-cell treatment and efforts to do so will be abandoned, officials at her research institute said on Friday.
October 28, 2015 Scientists grow human body parts in lab In a north London hospital, scientists are growing noses, ears and blood vessels in the laboratory in a bold attempt to make body parts using stem cells.
October 27, 2015 Welsh stem cell firm wins fast-track filing path in Europe A biotech company founded by a Nobel prize winner has won the go-ahead from European regulators to begin the application process for conditional marketing authorization of a stem cell-based regenerative heart treatment.
October 27, 2015 Japanese researcher stands by her disputed stem cell discovery Fighting back tears, a Japanese researcher under fire for fabricating parts of scientific papers hailed as breakthroughs in stem cell research said on Wednesday she stood by her discovery and hoped it could still help the world.
October 27, 2015 Tonsil stem cells may help repair liver damage without surgery Scientists have found a new, non-surgical way to repair a damaged liver by using stem cells from tonsils, according to a new study.
October 27, 2015 Pesticide exposure may increase Parkinson’s risk for those with genetic mutation People with a genetic mutation linked to Parkinson’s disease may have an increased risk of contracting the neurodegenerative disorder if they have been exposed to certain pesticides, according to a new study published in the journal Cell.
October 27, 2015 Bone marrow transplants can reverse adult sickle cell disease Bone marrow transplants can reverse severe sickle cell disease in adults, a small study by government scientists found, echoing results seen with a similar technique used in children.
October 27, 2015 Japan finds fraudulent steps in 'breakthrough' stem cell paper Japan's top research body on Tuesday accused the lead writer of stem cell papers hailed as a game-changer in the field of medical biology of misconduct involving fabrication, but the scientist called the findings unacceptable.
