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Bioengineered uterine tissue can support normal pregnancies, study shows
Source: News-Medical.Net
In new research from the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), scientists have shown that bioengineered uteri supported fertilization, fetal development, and live birth with normal offspring.
Regenerative Medicine Gets Weaving
Source: Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
According to the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy, regenerative medicine may be defined as a branch of medicine that aims to repair damaged tissue. “Repair” may involve the replacement or regeneration of human cells, tissues, or organs.
RCSI scientists develop new biomaterial with potential to accelerate bone regeneration
Source: News-Medical.Net
Scientists at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have developed a new biomaterial that has the potential to accelerate bone regeneration by promoting an immune response that encourages repair and lowers the risk of inflammation.
Health Matters: Amniotic regenerative medicine gets Medicare approval
Source: Mining Journal
Amniotic materials have many applications in medicine, especially sports medicine. The beneficial properties of amniotic fluid have it poised to become a major player in the healthcare market, especially with the trend-setter, Medicare, leading the way.
Duke researchers create first cartilage-mimicking gel that's strong enough for knees
Source: News-Medical.Net
The thin, slippery layer of cartilage between the bones in the knee is magical stuff: strong enough to withstand a person's weight, but soft and supple enough to cushion the joint against impact, over decades of repeat use.
Pluripotent cells grown from osteoarthritic knee joint of elderly people
Source: News-Medical.Net
A break through feat of growing pluripotency expressing cells from osteoarthritis (OA) affected cartilage tissue of knee joints of elderly has been reported by orthopedicians and cell culture experts led by Dr Shojiro Katoh, President, Edogawa Hospital.
New method uses human embryonic stem cells to generate 3D assembly of cells
Source: News-Medical.Net
Scientists from the University of Cambridge, in collaboration with the Hubrecht Institute in The Netherlands, have developed a new model to study an early stage of human development, using human embryonic stem cells.
