20-01-2012 10:50 University of Pittsburgh announces a new finding from their stem cell research. The aging process is stalled using young stem cells from the fat of young mice. Published in Nature Communications and reported on Fox TV, Dr. Niedernhofer and Dr. Huard expressed their excitement on the possibilities of this new research. Read more: New Report from University of Pittsburgh Regarding Stem Cells and Anti Aging - Video … Continue reading →

Public release date: 6-Feb-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Jeff Falk jfalk@umn.edu 612-626-1720 University of Minnesota A University of Minnesota-led research team has proposed a mechanism for the control of whether embryonic stem cells continue to proliferate and stay stem cells, or differentiate into adult cells like brain, liver or skin. The work has implications in two areas. In cancer treatment, it is desirable to inhibit cell proliferation. But to grow adult stem cells for transplantation to victims of injury or disease, it would be desirable to sustain proliferation until a sufficient number of cells have been produced to make a usable organ or tissue. The study gives researchers a handle on how those two competing processes might be controlled. It was performed at the university's Hormel Institute in Austin, Minn., using mouse stem cells. The researchers, led by Hormel Institute Executive Director Zigang Dong and Associate Director Ann M. Bode, have published a report in the journal Nature Structure and Molecular Biology. "This is breakthrough research and provides the molecular basis for development of regenerative medicine," said Dong. "This research will aid in the development of the next generation of drugs that make repairs and regeneration within … Continue reading →

A family donating $30 million to McMaster University wants to speed up the development of stem cell therapies. Of the total going to the Hamilton, Ont., university, $24 million will be used to establish the Boris Family Centre in Human Stem Cell Therapies, which will speed the commercial development of discoveries made at the McMaster Stem Cell and Cancer Research Institute. The other $6 million is for a unique clinic that will allow patients with complex health problems to see several specialists and have related tests during one visit. "McMaster University has proven its ability to fast forward discoveries from the lab bench to the patients' bedside,” Les Boris said in a news release on behalf of his parents’ Marta and Owen Boris Foundation. “It made perfect sense to make this investment in this world-class university.” The McMaster institute is world-renowned for its human stem cell discoveries, such as the ability to generate blood from stem cells grown from human skin, said Mick Bhatia, scientific director of the research institute. The funds will: Establish two senior research chairs, one in blood stem cells and the other in neuro stem cells. Set up several fellowships and technician positions. Build the facility … Continue reading →