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New method preserves iPS cells for regenerative medicine
Kobe University researchers have developed a new way of freeze induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) directly in their culture dishes without losing viability or pluripotency.
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Stem cells are undifferentiated biological cells that can differentiate into specialised cells and can divide to produce more stem cells.
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Automated lung organoids to speed up new drug development
Scientists have developed an automated method to grow lung organoids, with the hope of speeding up drug testing, reducing reliance on animal models and helping to develop new personalised treatments.
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Pre-transplant treg therapy reduces GVHD risk for blood cancer patients
Priming the immune system ahead of a stem cell transplant may be key to safer, more effective care for blood cancer patients, according to new research showing major reductions in transplant complications.
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Rhosin shown to reverse blood stem cell ageing
Scientists have discovered that the drug Rhosin can rejuvenate ageing blood stem cells by inhibiting a key protein linked to cellular decline, providing a potential new strategy to combat age-related diseases.
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Blood stem cell and islet cell transplant combo reverses type 1 diabetes
Stanford researchers have cured Type 1 diabetes in mice using a combination of blood stem cell and pancreatic islet cell transplants.
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Stem cell liver model reproduces rare immune drug reactions
A new human liver organoid platform could help predict which drugs trigger dangerous immune reactions in susceptible patients.
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DARG cells may drive neurodegeneration in progressive MS
Scientists have discovered a rare type of brain cell that appears to drive the chronic inflammation seen in progressive multiple sclerosis – which could potentially lead to new disease-modifying therapies.
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c-Kit helps sweet cells survive and regenerate taste
A new study has demonstrated that sweet-sensing taste cells, protected by the protein c-Kit, survive nerve injury and drive the regeneration of taste buds.
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An ethical shift in NHP research: iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes for safer pharmacology
6 October 2025 | By
As regulators move to phase out primate testing, NHP-derived iPSC cardiomyocytes are emerging as a scalable, ethical and scientifically robust alternative - offering drug developers a clear path to faster, more predictive, and more responsible innovation.
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Kidney organoids show APOL1 gene’s role in chronic kidney disease
New research using stem cell-derived kidney organoids reveals how APOL1 gene mutations disrupt mitochondrial function in kidney cells – potentially leading to new targeted treatments.
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Lab-grown kidneys show real function in new stem cell study
USC Stem Cell scientists have created the most advanced lab-grown kidney structures to date, combining key components into ‘assembloids’ that mature and function like real kidneys, which could open up new possibilities for modelling complex kidney diseases.
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New stem cell approach could repair stroke-damaged brains
A new experimental stem cell therapy shows promise in repairing brain damage after ischemic strokes – potentially allowing for the development of future treatments that extend the recovery window.
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Non-invasive method images brain development in juvenile mice
Stanford researchers have developed a non-invasive method to make juvenile mice’s skin transparent, allowing repeated imaging of developing neural circuits. The breakthrough could be used to develop new treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Scientists chart ovarian reserve to help advance new infertility treatments
UCLA scientists have created the first detailed map of how the ovarian reserve forms in primates, offering new insights – and potential new treatments – for infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hormone-related conditions.
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DNA organiser STAG3 could advance infertility and cancer research
Kyoto University researchers have discovered a new DNA-organising protein complex called STAG3-cohesin – a protein that appears in human B cells and blood cancers. This discovery could potentially lead to new approaches for treating infertility and certain cancers.
