Stem cells, the great hope of medical science, might represent a viable treatment option for Parkinson’s disease patients. Research conducted by scientists in Sweden shows that stem cells have the potential of healing the damage that Parkinson’s disease causes. Although the study is in its animal testing phase, scientists claim that the results herald a “massive breakthrough” and that effective … [Read more...]
Human skin from stem cells successfully grown in lab
The scientists have successfully grown artificial human skin layer from stem cells that is dubbed as the body’s master cells. The researchers from King's College London have grown first artificial skin that they say, could be used as a substitute to animal testing of cosmetics and drugs. The researchers have tried to develop skin from stem cell on earlier occasion too but they had missing … [Read more...]
Baby hearts requires rhythm to grow correctly
A study published in the journal Biomaterials last month suggests that for proper development, baby hearts need rhythmic expansion and contraction of cardiac muscle cells even prior to the formation of blood vessels. "We have discovered that mechanical forces are important when making baby hearts," said Mary Kathryn Sewell-Loftin. She is a graduate from Vanderbilt working with a team of … [Read more...]