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“The condition has limited treatment options, but a new study in mice suggests that induced pluripotent stem cells could help. Induced pluripotent stem cells are stem cells that have been reprogrammed into an embryonic-like pluripotent state.”

“High-dose intravenous vitamin C has previously been shown to selectively kill cancer cells by increasing hydrogen peroxide and now it has been found to potently kill cancer stem cells.”

“Skin cells from a donor were reprogrammed to become stem cells and then turned into a certain type of retinal cell that was transplanted onto the retina of the patient who has age-related macular degeneration. So far the man's vision has not declined which means it might be working.”

“Although some of the hypoxia-associated effects of hyperbaric treatments, such as sirtuin activation, stem cell proliferation, mitochondrial biogenesis, and neurogenesis, are associated with longevity, the effects of hyperbaric therapy on cellular senescence are unknown.”

“Donating blood is an act of generosity that saves lives, yet few donors think about how it affects their own health. Each donation triggers a surge in blood cell production, a process that could subtly shape the long-term health of blood-forming stem cells.”

“A recent study found that a nasal spray that delivered neural stem cell extracellular vesicles—tiny particles that carry proteins and genetic material—reduced inflammation and improved brain function in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, offering a safer, less risky approach.”

“Rats that had previously binge drank the equivalent to 1 vodka bottle per day for 17 weeks drank 90% less after being injected with human stem cells. The best part: these human mesenchymal stem cells were obtained from fat tissue from clinical liposuctions. This probably makes them a little easier to come by.”

“The stem cells were implanted into the hypothalamus region of the brain, which normally has a diminished pool of stem cells in old age. The neural stem cells produced tiny pieces of RNA (called micro RNA) that changes how hundreds of genes operate and helped the mice maintain youth.”

“FTA: > Researchers have discovered that stem cells taken from teeth can grow to resemble brain cells, suggesting they could one day be used in the brain as a therapy for stroke.”

“Regenerative medicine aims to develop methods to regrow, repair, or replace damaged or diseased cells, organs, or tissues. Stem cell therapy has been at the forefront of regenerative medicine for some time, and the placenta may be a key player here.”