Primitive stem cells point to new bone grafts for stubborn-to-heal fractures
Texas A&M researchers say these grafts could be used to promote swift and precise bone healingCredit: Texas A&M University College ...
Tag: Transplantation
Texas Heart Institute & 7 Hills Pharma awarded NIH grant to improve stem cell transplants
New research to a study small molecule cell adhesion activator to facilitate the engraftment rate of cord blood cellsCredit: Photo ...
Transforming spleen to liver brings new hope for organ regeneration
Credit: Lei Dong and Chunming Wang Scientists from Nanjing University and University of Macau have transformed the spleen into a ...
Researchers develop 3D-printable material that mimics biological tissues
Credit: N/A Biological tissues have evolved over millennia to be perfectly optimized for their specific functions. Take cartilage as an ...
Creating hairy human skin: Not as easy as you think
New culture technique opens the door for new treatment for wound and burn treatments, testing drugs and cosmetics; the technique ...
Lab-grown miniature human livers successfully transplanted in rats
Credit: UPMC PITTSBURGH, June 2, 2020 - Using skin cells from human volunteers, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School ...
Rejuvenated fibroblasts can recover the ability to contract
Credit: National University of Singapore Fibroblasts are the most common connective tissue cells. They produce the structural framework for animal ...
Combinatorial screening approach opens path to better-quality joint cartilage
High-throughput platform identifies complex conditions with biomaterial compositions, and mechanical and chemical stimuli that help stem cells produce more robust ...
Immune system discovery paves way to lengthen organ transplant survival
Credit: Fadi Lakkis, University of Pittsburgh, data adapted from United States Renal Data System PITTSBURGH, May 8, 2020 - Chronic ...
Researchers have found accumulation of gene mutations in chronic Graft-versus-host disease
Credit: Daehong Kim Mutations in white blood cells can contribute to abnormal immune profile after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Graft-versus-host ...
A world first: Assessing kidney quality before transplantation using photoacoustic imaging
Researchers discover non-invasive method to visualize damage in donor kidneys - empowering doctors to match kidney quality with patient life ...
Diagnostics, meet CRISPR
New CRISPR diagnostic testCredit: Michael Kaminski, MDC The simplicity of urine sampling has been combined with the excellent sensing abilities ...
Insect wings hold antimicrobial clues for improved medical implants
Credit: Professor Bo Su, University of Bristol Some insect wings such as cicada and dragonfly possess nanopillar structures that kill ...
Advanced liver disease patients and transplant recipients need specific care during COVID-19
EASL and ESCMID have issued a Position Paper, providing recommendations for clinicians caring for patients with liver diseases during the ...