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Parkinson’s patient moves freely again after world-first implant of lab-grown cells into his brain
By Roselyne Min with EBU - Euronews.Health Parkinson’s patient Thomas Matsson was the first in the world to receive 7 million lab-grown brain cells in 2023. Today, he can smell and play sports. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have successfully implanted 7...
Paralyzed man who can walk again shows potential benefit of stem cell therapy
By Mason Leib - ABC News - Good Morning America - A man who was paralyzed from the neck down after a surfing accident seven years ago is now able to stand and walk on his own, thanks in part to a potentially groundbreaking stem cell treatment. Chris Barr was the very...
Cell therapy appears safe and effective for lymphoma in remission
(Click to Watch Video) - by University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine - Medical Xpress - A study led by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests that CAR-T immunotherapy remains a...
Scientists work to 3D bioprint a human heart in 5 years
By Lindsey Theis - Scripps News A team of Stanford University engineers, cardiologists, and biology experts are at work to bioprint a fully functioning human heart to implant into a pig. Inside one of the labs that focuses on medical innovation at Stanford University,...
How an insurer abandoned a cancer patient in his most critical hour
By Carrie Cochran and Catie Beck - Scripps News and ProPublica Forrest VanPatten was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lymphoma, but his insurance company denied coverage for a clinically proven treatment. in July 2019. That same month, he turned 50 years old....
‘Super Melanin’ Heals Skin Injuries From Sunburn, Chemical Burns
By Marla Paul - Northwestern Medicine Synthetic cream also protects skin from sun damage Imagine a skin cream that heals damage occurring throughout the day when your skin is exposed to sunlight or environmental toxins. That’s the potential of a synthetic, biomimetic...
Did you attend #Longevity Summit #Dublin? Here is a short preview of what you missed!
A short video about Longevity Summit Dublin 2023 held on August 17-20, 2023 At Longevity Summit Dublin, our mission is to recognise emerging research developments to extend human healthspan by gathering together world leading scientists. The conference...
Why does cancer spread to the spine? Newly discovered stem cells might be the key
by Benjamin Thompson & Shamini Bundell - Nature A stem cell vital for vertebral growth also drives spine metastases, and the use of MDMA in the treatment of PTSD. Cancer cells can spread to bones in the late stages of disease and in many cancers, cells...
Scientists make key discovery in fighting brain diseases
Scientists have made a breakthrough that could make all the difference in helping treat and, one day, cure patients with neurodegenerative diseases. by Lindsey Theis - Scripps News Scientists have made a key discovery they think could be a crucial step in...
Virtual Discussion Advancements Toward a Diabetes Cure
JUST IN! Major breakthrough for Type 1 diabetes that will provide an endless source of stem cell derived #isletcells for transplantation! When fully developed and deployed, there will be no longer be a need for organ transplants. Renowned researcher, first author of...