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Stem cell transplant may help patients with MS – CBS News

Posted: Published on October 24th, 2015

An experimental treatment that uses a patient's own stem cells may offer new hope for people with multiple sclerosis. In a small clinical trial, patients experienced long-term disease remission after undergoing a transplant of their own hematopoietic stem cells. This type of cell is responsible for the formation of blood in the body and are typically derived from bone marrow. The patients also took high-dose immunosuppressive drugs. The paper, published Monday in JAMA Neurology, reports on the third year of a five-year study. A total of 24 patients with active relapsing-remitting MS were enrolled in the trial. With this type of MS, patients have points when their disease is active followed by periods when they do not experience any symptoms. Play Video Dr. Jon LaPook goes inside the trial and approval process for an experimental treatment using stem cells designed to make Multiple Sclerosis pati... The researchers found that nearly 79 percent of the patients who underwent the procedure sustained full neurologic function for the three years following the treatment and symptoms of their disease did not progress. Additionally, patients in that time period did not develop any new lesions related to their disease. More than 90 percent of patients … Continue reading →

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Successful Stem Cell Trachea Transplant – ABC News

Posted: Published on October 24th, 2015

Doctors in Italy announced they have used patients' own stem cells to grow trachea tissue that led to seemingly successful transplanted windpipes in two patients diagnosed with trachea cancer. Doctors regenerated tissue from the patients' nose and bone marrow stem cells to create tracheas biologically identical to the patients' original organs. Both patients underwent the transplant in early July and were released from the hospital just weeks after the surgery, according to the Associated Press. "They are back to the home, able to speak, able to socialize with everybody," Giovannini told the Associated Press. "Having this quality of life is wonderful." According to Dr. Mark Iannettoni, head of the department of cardiothoracic surgery at University of Iowa, a trachea is a fragile organ because it is mostly cartilage, which has a poor blood supply. "Once damaged, it is difficult to get it to heal correctly," said Iannettoni. Trachea cancer is resistant to chemotherapy and radiation and attempts to replace the trachea with mechanical devices have not been effective. However, Dr. Eric Lambright, surgical director of lung transplant at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, said that using a patient's own stem cells not only could help to rebuild the fragile tissue, but … Continue reading →

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Aesthetic Medicine & Procedures – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Posted: Published on October 24th, 2015

Aesthetic medicine is a non-invasive form of medicine that focuses on enhancing a person's satisfaction with their own appearance. Aesthetic medicine is different from cosmetic surgery as it does not require general aesthetic or any surgery and typically has a very quick recovery process, some procedures can even be done during your lunch break! Aesthetic medicine aims to promote a more youthful appearance through a variety of procedures such as botox injections, laser and chemical treatments and can treat issues such as acne, skin pigmentation, wrinkles, sagging skin and other signs of aging. The Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre prides itself on the service and care given to our patients. Our highly experienced and board certified Aesthetic Physicians will help you reach your goals through an understanding of both your desires and the procedures available, and are more than happy to answer any questions along the way. For more information on these procedures and to find out if you are a suitable candidate click on one of the links above. Go here to see the original: Aesthetic Medicine & Procedures - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia … Continue reading →

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Human embryonic stem cells clinical trials – Wikipedia …

Posted: Published on October 24th, 2015

Human Embryonic Stem Cell Clinical Trials[edit] Introduction[edit] The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first clinical trial in the United States involving human embryonic stem cells on January 23, 2009. Geron Corporation, a biotechnology firm located in Menlo Park, California, originally planned to enroll ten patients suffering from spinal cord injuries to participate in the trial. The company hoped that GRNOPC1, a product derived from human embryonic stem cells, would stimulate nerve growth in patients with debilitating damage to the spinal cord.[1] The trial began in 2010 after being delayed by the FDA because cysts were found on mice injected with these cells, and safety concerns were raised.[2] In the United States, the FDA must approve all clinical trials involving newly developed pharmaceuticals. Researchers must complete an Investigational New Drug (IND) application in order to earn the FDAs approval. IND applications typically include data from animal and toxicology studies in which the drugs safety is tested, drug manufacturing information explaining how and where the drug will be produced, and a detailed research protocol stating who will be included in the study, how the drug will be administered and how participants will be consented.[3] Testing for new drugs must successfully … Continue reading →

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Recent Articles | Human Genetics | The Scientist Magazine

Posted: Published on October 23rd, 2015

Most Recent The personal genomics firm is ramping up its suite of disease-related genetic tests. 0 Comments In a small study of male twins, nine methylation sites helped researchers predict a persons sexual orientation. 0 Comments Duplication of copy number variants may be the source of greatest diversity among people, researchers find. 1 Comment By Bob Grant | July 23, 2015 Two genetic studies seeking to determine how people first migrated to North and South America yield different results. 1 Comment Researchers link variations in two genes to cases of major depressive disorder in two large cohorts. 1 Comment By Anna Azvolinsky | July 15, 2015 Scientists identify a human leukocyte antigen gene linked to immune protection from HIV following vaccination. 1 Comment A large-scale genome sequencing effort identifies mutations with disease-causing potential at higher rates than expected. 3 Comments By Anna Azvolinsky | June 5, 2015 Somatic mosaicism may be responsible for a larger proportion of genomic variability within humans than previously thought. 2 Comments By Ruth Williams | May 28, 2015 Sequence analysis of Egyptian, Ethiopian, and non-African peoples indicates a likely route taken by modern humans migrating out of Africa. 1 Comment By Ruth Williams | May … Continue reading →

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Gene therapy – PBS

Posted: Published on October 23rd, 2015

A treatment for Cystic Fibrosis. A cure for AIDS. The end of cancer. That's what the newspapers promised us in the early 1990's. Gene therapy was the answer to what ailed us. Scientists had at last learned how to insert healthy genes into unhealthy people. And those healthy genes would either replace the bad genes causing diseases like CF, sickle-cell anemia and hemophilia or stimulate the body's own immune system to rid itself of HIV and some forms of cancer. A decade later, none of these treatments have come to fruition and research into gene therapy has become politically unpopular, making clinical trials hard to approve and research dollars hard to come by. But some researchers who are taking a different approach to gene therapy could be on the road to more success than ever before. - - - - - - - - - - - - Early Promise Almost as soon as Watson and Crick unwound the double helix in the 1950's, researchers began considering the possibility- and ethics- of gene therapy. The goals were lofty- to fix inherited genetic diseases such as Cystic Fibrosis and hemophilia forever. Gene therapists planned to isolate the relevant gene in question, … Continue reading →

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Department of Chemistry

Posted: Published on October 23rd, 2015

As some of our most beloved faculty and staff retired this summer, YSU STEM wants to take the time to acknowledge those who have been exceptional. This is the second part of this two-part series, where we highlight two of our faculty as they continue on to the next chapter of their lives. This summer, professor of physical chemistry Howard Mettee retired after 47 years of service to the YSU community. I came in the fall of 1968, one year after the private Youngstown University became Youngstown State University, Dr. Mettee said. I came because there was a move at the same time to start a graduate Masters Program. For scientists like chemists, this meant educating students not only in the facts and theories of chemistry, but now conducting publishable experiments with student participation, and attempting to contribute to the growing knowledge bank of a vital science. After being on staff for about two years, faculty size doubled, with the added faculty all being required to have a Ph.D. For existing faculty, the opportunity was there for them to hone their research skills. This meant that as the newest addition to the State of Ohios network of 11 research universities, … Continue reading →

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Goodie Mob – Cell Therapy – YouTube

Posted: Published on October 22nd, 2015

Goodie Mob's official music video for 'Cell Therapy'. Click to listen to Goodie Mob on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/GMobSpotify?IQid=G... As featured on Dirty South Classics. Click to buy the track or album via iTunes: http://smarturl.it/GMobDSCiTunes?IQid... Google Play: http://smarturl.it/GMobCTplay?IQid=GM... Amazon: http://smarturl.it/GMobDSCAmz?IQid=GM... More from Goodie Mob They Don't Dance No Mo': https://youtu.be/vDmGnGueik8 Black Ice (Sky High): https://youtu.be/F9ULbmCvmxY Soul Food: https://youtu.be/nKO43xG66OI More great Classic Hip Hop videos here: http://smarturl.it/ClassicHipHop?IQid... Follow Goodie Mob Website: http://goodiemobmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodieMobMusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodieMobMusic Instagram: https://instagram.com/goodiemob/ Subscribe to Goodie Mob on YouTube: http://smarturl.it/GMobSub?IQid=GMobCT --------- Lyrics: When the scene unfolds Young girls thirteen years old Expose themselves to anyTom, Dick, and Hank Got mo' stretch marks than these hoes Hollin they got rank See Sega ain't in this new world order Dem experimenting in Atlanta, Georgia United Nations, overseas they trained assassins to do search and seize Ain't knocking or asking Dem coming for niggas like me Po' white trash, like they Tricks like her back in slavery Concentration camps lace with gas pipes lines Inferno's outdoors like they had back When Adolf Hitler was living in 1945 Listen to me now, believe me Later on in the future look it up Where they say it? Aint no more Constitution In the … Continue reading →

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Biology Department – Welcome | Home | The City College of …

Posted: Published on October 22nd, 2015

Biology students at City College pursue Bachelors and Masters of Science degrees. The PHD is offered jointly by the City University of New York and City College, with areas of specialization in cell and molecular biology, neurobiology, and ecology and evolutionary biology. Click the image for our current newsletter. Resource Center The Resource center of the Department of Biology (MR 502) maintains a wide variety of reference materials for students use in conjunction with many of the undergraduate courses. Instructors will inform students as to the availability of materials available for their course. The faculty is open Monday through Friday 9:30am-5pm. Tutoring Special tutoring service are available to those students needing help in biology. Students seeking to avail themselves of such services are directed to the Division of Science Advising Center(CCAP) located in the Administration office on the first floor of the Marshak Building, Room 108. Imaging complex The Imaging Complex houses a transmission electron microscope, a scanning electron microscope, a con focal microscope, a digital darkroom, a complete support faculty for tissue preparation. In addition to its use in several courses, the facility supports faculty and students research in many aspects of cellular biology. See the original post here: … Continue reading →

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Biological Sciences – Oakland University

Posted: Published on October 22nd, 2015

The Department of Biological Sciences offers a wide range of degrees. These include a BA or BS in Biology, BS in Biomedical Sciences, MA or MS in Biology, and a PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Degrees in the biological sciences prepare students for a variety of careers. Many of the students from our programs go on to medical school or graduate programs, or complete the 5-year STEP program leading to secondary education certification. Our programs prepare students for graduate study in the life sciences, laboratory work and research in private and government industries, professional careers in medicine, dentistry, nursing or other allied health areas or teaching biology in high school. The department offers a diversified selection of coursesand researchprograms, and students select courses that suit their goals and interests. The departments faculty maintain active, internationally-renowned, research programs in specific sub-disciplines of biological sciences which are accessible to students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. With permission, undergraduate students may elect to participate in the research laboratories of individual faculty members for which they may receive course credit (BIO 490). The department's faculty have published several student co-authored papersas a result of student participation in lab research. Such opportunities … Continue reading →

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