New 'Skin' from Stem Cells
Posted by mittan 2 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Technique used in mice may offer hope to burn patients awaiting grafts Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Burns, Stem Cells
Stem Cells May Offer Alternative to Lung Transplants
Posted by mamie 15 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Novel protocol could provide new lung tissue for certain patients, researchers say
Stem Cells Repair Acute Lung Injury in Mice
Posted by mittan 15 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Study findings may lead to way to prevent this cause of death in people Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Lung Diseases, Stem Cells
Curry spice 'kills cancer cells'
Posted by donny_blitz 25 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
An extract found in the curry spice turmeric can kill off cancer cells, lab scientists have shown.
Antioxidant extracts of the leaves of the Gingko biloba tree may protect cells from radiation damage, according to a new study. The discovery may one day be used to help reduce side effects in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.
Stem Cells Grow Heart Tissue in Lab
Posted by mittan 35 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
New technique described as a Band-Aid for damaged muscle Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Heart Diseases, Stem Cells
New Way to Make Stem Cells?
Posted by mittan 42 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Chemicals can do the work previously handled by genes, researchers find Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: Stem Cells
Jaw bone created from stem cells
Posted by donny_blitz 43 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
Scientists create a joint in the jaw from human adult stem cells, an advance which could revolutionise reconstructive surgery.
