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Stem cells replace stroke-damaged tissue in rats

Effective stem cell treatment for strokes has taken a significant step forward today as scientists reveal how they have replaced stroke-damaged brain tissue in rats.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Mar 09, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0




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PRINTed nanoparticles deliver multiple punches to treat prostate cancer

Using technologies common to the semiconductor industry, a team of investigators at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Liquidia Technologies has created a polymer nanoparticle that can encapsulate large loads ...

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Jan 21, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Environment for stem cell development engineered to control differentiation

Stem cell technologies have been proposed for cell-based diagnostics and regenerative medicine therapies. However, being able to make stem cells efficiently develop into a desired cell type -- such as muscle, ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jun 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Thioketal nanoparticles: Researchers develop oral delivery system to treat inflammatory bowel diseases

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University have developed a novel approach for delivering small bits of genetic material into the body to improve the treatment ...

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Oct 10, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New stent design demonstrates superiority at 6 months; 1 year data to be presented at TCT 2010

A new drug-eluting stent design demonstrated superiority over a traditional drug-eluting stent at 6 months, according to a study led by Laura Mauri, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard ...

Medicine & Health / Research

created Sep 21, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Nanoparticle Developed To Boost Anti-Cancer Immunotherapy

(PhysOrg.com) -- One of the hallmarks of cancer is that tumors are able to suppress the immune system, preventing the body's own defense system from eliminating the disease, particularly as tumors spread through the body. ...

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Feb 23, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Tiny particles can deliver antioxidant enzyme to injured heart cells

Researchers at Emory University and the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed microscopic polymer beads that can deliver an antioxidant enzyme made naturally by the body into the heart.

Chemistry / Polymers

created Nov 16, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Nanotechnology holds promise for STD drug delivery

Yale researchers describe a breakthrough in safe and effective administration of potential antiviral drugs — small interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules that silence genes — the first step in development of a ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created May 03, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Drug-embedded microparticles bolster heart function in animal studies

Researchers at Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology have developed tiny polymer beads that can slowly release anti-inflammatory drugs and break down into non-toxic components.

Medicine & Health / Research

created Oct 19, 2008 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Coatings to help medical implants connect with neurons

Plastic coatings could someday help neural implants treat conditions as diverse as Parkinson's disease and macular degeneration.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Aug 21, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Method to deliver molecules within embryonic stem cells improves differentiation

Embryonic stem cell therapies have been proposed for regenerative medicine and tissue replacement after injury or disease. However, the inability of stem cells to efficiently develop into the desired specific ...

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created Apr 09, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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