Etiqueta: stem cells
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Mesenchymal Stem Cells Treat Restenosis
Adult stem cells derived from bone marrow are used to treat restenosis in an animal model.
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Stem Cells From Tooth Promote the Formation of Neural Cells
Adult stem cells taken from the dental pulp of teeth have been shown to promote the proliferation and differentiation of endogenous neural cells in an animal model.
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Adult Stem Cells Heal Broken Legs
Nine people with broken legs are healed with their own stem cells.
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Injured Race Horse Recovers and Races Again After Adult Stem Cell Therapy
Following a severe tendon injury, which usually marks the end of a racing career for a horse, a race horse has fully recovered and is now racing again, after being treated with his own stem cells.
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Physical Exercise Stimulates Stem Cells to Create New Brain Cells
Researchers find more evidence indicating that physical exercise protects the brain against age-related memory loss.
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Two Leading Biotech Companies Collaborate on a Department of Defense Contract for Adult Stem Cell Applications in Warfare
In an effort to develop adult stem cell therapies that are specifically targeted to counteracting the biological dangers of nuclear warfare, the U.S. Deparment of Defense has awarded a $224.7 million contract to an Osiris-Genzyme partnership.
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FDA Authorizes Device for Bone Marrow Stem Cell Preparation
A leading manufacturer of medical machinery that is used in the processing of stem cells has received FDA approval for the marketing of its newest device.
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Stem Cells from Umbilical Cord Blood are Used in Cancer Therapy
Adult stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood are utilized to transport anti-cancer drugs directly into tumors.
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Stem Cell Therapy Goes To The Dogs
Man’s best friend proves to be an excellent candidate for adult stem cell therapies that may also be helpful for humans.
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Mice with Muscular Dystrophy Improve after Adult Stem Cell Treatment
Scientists at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston offer the first evidence that adult stem cells derived from muscle constitute a viable therapy for muscular dystrophy in an animal model.