UCF research links proteins, stem cells and potential Alzheimer's treatment
... Alzheimers disease. The combination triggered the regeneration of neurons that are destroyed by Alzheimers and are necessary for healthy brain functions. The research findings were published in the July 24 edition of PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences). There are 5 million Americans livin...Forsyth scientists gain new understanding of adult stem cell regulation
...atory mechanisms in vivo. Planarians have powerful regeneration capability that makes them ideal for studying this process. The Forsyth team uses planarians and other animal models to study development and regeneration. The Forsyth team will publish this research in the August 16 issue of Development. Accordin...Nottingham biosciences million pound injection
...stem cells and biopharmaceuticals to stimulate the regeneration of tissue in patients. When injected into the body the material forms a highly porous scaffold structure, which encourages new tissues to form. The unique scaffold mechanism also assists the delivery of stem cells and drugs without compromising t...News tips from the Journal of Neuroscience
... crush, ATF3 transgenic mice displayed early nerve regeneration similar to wild-type (WT) mice after a preconditioning lesion. Preconditioned WT mice extended axons into the spinal cord after a dorsal column injury, but axons in ATF3 transgenic mice did not. Similarly, ATF3-expressing neurons were unable to overc...A new method of adult stem cell growth efficacious in treatment of disorders of the cornea
... stem cells that are to be transplanted for ocular regeneration treatment. Once in the amniotic membrane, the stem cells expand in a homogeneous manner, enabling a better cell identification in order to select the most suitable units for the treatment. This method permits finding out with precision the cell pop...A new plant-bacterial symbiotic mechanism promising
...ciation with bacteria can contribute to vegetation regeneration schemes on soils depleted in nitrogen owing to overexploitation, erosion or desertification. The plant cover thus formed can help achieve ecological restoration, by enriching the soils in nitrogen. However, the symbiotic processes studied predominant...A decisive step toward a cure for insulin dependent diabetes
...gene. These treatments, combined with a stem cells regeneration therapy, will relieve patients of all symptoms of diabetes. Dr. Polychronakos notes, While this prospect is still far off, it is realistic, and this study is the first step in the right direction....Serica scientists win AOSSM Award for ACL (knee) tissue regeneration in preclinical study
...ur study, no one has shown successful 12 month ACL regeneration data in a large-animal model with an off-the-shelf product, due to the demanding mechanical and biological requirements of a functional ACL. We are delighted that the AOSSM has recognized this important work, which brought to bear the combined disci...Pumpkin: A fairytale end to insulin injections?
...ent research reveals that pumpkin extract promotes regeneration of damaged pancreatic cells in diabetic rats, boos...sible to say whether pumpkin extract would promote regeneration in humans. He added: I think the exciting thing is that this may be a source of a medication that c...Can you hear me now? Stem cells enhance hearing recovery
...re fundamental to inner ear function. Some natural regeneration of these cells can occur after acute damage, leadi...ntation into the inner ear. Cell therapy targeting regeneration of the cochlear fibrocytes may therefore be a powerful strategy to cure sensorineural hearing loss t...Rove beetles act as warning signs for clear-cutting consequences
... be used as indicators of clear-cut harvesting and regeneration practices and can be used as an example as to how species react to harvesting. It has been found that after an area of forest was harvested, the many forest species, including rove beetles, decreased dramatically. As the forest regenerated, it never ...Salvage logging, replanting increased biscuit fire severity
...few years, the study noted. By contrast, natural regeneration of forests, he said, appears to result in at least slightly, and sometimes significantly less risk of severe future fires. This could be because the regenerating trees are more patchy, have open gaps, more species diversity, or other factors. But the...A new plant-bacterial symbiotic mechanism promising for crop applications
...ciation with bacteria can contribute to vegetation regeneration schemes on soils depleted in nitrogen owing to overexploitation, erosion or desertification. The plant cover thus formed can help achieve ecological restoration, by enriching the soils in nitrogen. However, the symbiotic processes studied predominant...Gene therapy delivery of nerve growth factors reverses erectile dysfunction in animal model
...own in other studies to contribute to survival and regeneration of penile nerves. Neurturin also is a nerve growth factor closely related to GDNF. Control mice received only the virus without the GDNF or neurterin genes inserted. Four weeks after the treatment, rats administered HSV-GDNF exhibited significant ...Scientists honored with 'Excellence in Clinical Research Award'
... acknowledged for developing and testing beta cell regeneration therapy initially in preclinical research and now ...utoimmune attack, a treatment that spurs beta cell regeneration could potentially lead to a cure for type 1 diabetes. "Robert and I are pleased to recognize this ...Latest strategies for moving research toward a cure for diabetes explored at global scientific forum
... Inc. will discuss the status of current beta cell regeneration clinical trials. The Global Diabetes Research Forum is part of JDRFs "Unite to Cure" program, a national campaign to raise awareness of the importance of diabetes research, highlight JDRFs global leadership, and raise funds for the fight to find a ...Burroughs Wellcome Fund awards $14M to support physician-scientists
...rsity Molecular and cellular mechanisms of cardiac regeneration Mark Nan Wu, M.D., Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania Identification of novel genes that regulate sleep in Drosophila melanogaster ...Master regulatory gene of epithelial stem cells identified
..., however, identifies a "master regulator" of this regeneration process not only for skin, but for many epithelial tissues including breast, prostate, and urogenital tract. This master regulator of epithelial stem cells turns out to be the p63 gene, a close relative to the well-known tumor-suppressing p53 gene. W...Madagascan tropical forests return thanks to better management and well-defined ownership
...possible. However, scientists know even less about regeneration of tropical forests. "We now know a fair amount a...out the role of social institutions in influencing regeneration of tropical forests," says Maria Teng from Stockholm university and one of the authors behind the ne...Landmark study highlights complex genetic risk factors behind type 2 diabetes
...ar to be involved in the development, function and regeneration of insulin-producing beta cells, found within the pancreas. This finding is likely to help to answer a long-standing controversy in the diabetes field concerning the extent to which a reduced number of pancreatic beta-cells (as opposed to reduced fun...