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Mapping Cognitive Resilience: How Environment Aging and Inflammation Shape Information Encoding in the Hippocampus

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cognitive resilience depends on how the brain responds to environment, aging, and inflammation. J. Tiago Gonçalves, Ph.D., studies the hippocampus to...

Where Innovation Meets Patients: The Work of California’s Alpha Clinics

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Alpha Clinics in California accelerate the development of regenerative medicine therapies that use cells and genes to treat serious diseases. Patient ...

Reimagining T Cell Therapy: An Unconventional Path to Universal CAR-T Cells

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Off-the-shelf immune cell therapies using engineered T cells represent an important direction in cancer treatment. Lili Yang, Ph.D., at UCLA develops ...

Development of a Multivalent Gene Therapy to Correct Cryptic Splicing in ALS

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

RNA binding proteins help cells control how genetic information becomes working proteins, and Gene Yeo, Ph.D., M.B.A., at UC San Diego investigates ho...

Aging Blood Stem Cells and the Roots of Cancer

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Aging is the leading risk factor for cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and heart disease, and Robert A.J. Signer, Ph.D., studies how aging stem cells s...

Stem Cell Pathways Targeting Neurodegenerative Diseases - Medicine Informing Novel Discoveries (MIND)

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stem cell science is reshaping treatment for complex disorders of the brain and spinal cord. Researchers develop cell based therapies to replace lost ...

Dissecting the Biological Complexity of Animal Regeneration

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alejandro Sánchez Alvarado, Ph.D., argues that real progress in understanding regeneration comes from studying whole organisms rather than cells grow...

In Vivo Brain Organoid Model to Study Human Neuronal-glia Interactions

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An in vivo brain organoid platform reveals how human neurons and glia interact across development, aging, and disease. Fred H. Gage, Ph.D., generates ...

A Closer Look at...Stem Cells and Clinical Trials

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Clinical trials turn scientific discoveries into real options for patients and volunteers, advancing care while safeguarding participants. Sheldon Mor...

Stem Cells for Conservation: Trials and Tribulations of a Non-Model System

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marisa Korody, Ph.D., leads groundbreaking work at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s Beckman Center for Conservation Research, where scientists ...

Stem Cells and Precision Regenerative Medicine in Breast Cancer - Medicine Informing Novel Discoveries (MIND)

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Advances in precision medicine and patient advocacy are transforming the way cancer is understood and treated. Nikoo McGoldrick shares her personal jo...

Targeting the MLL Complex in Leukemia

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott A. Armstrong, M.D., Ph.D., of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, studies how certain aggressive forms of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) develop and...

The Hematopoietic Stem Cell Niche and Implications for Clinical Transplantation

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Morrison, Ph.D., from the Children’s Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern, investigates how stem cells function, regenerate, an...

Cellular Reprogramming in Human Disease

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Deepak Srivastava, MD, explores how cellular reprogramming offers new hope for treating heart disease. He highlights innovative strategies to regenera...

Stem Cells and Next Generation Regenerative Medicine Therapies - Medicine Informing Novel Discoveries (MIND)

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear about cutting-edge advances in regenerative medicine, from lab breakthroughs to patient impact. Catriona Jamieson, MD, PhD, introduces efforts at...

A Closer Look at…Genetic Medicine and Artificial Intelligence

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI and genetic medicine are converging to transform how we diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. Gene Yeo, Ph.D., unites RNA biology with artificial i...

The Art of Scientific Storytelling

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Science communication expert Lisa Warshaw and scientist Rob Signer, Ph.D., offer a practical guide to turning complex research into clear, memorable s...

Bottom-Up Midbrain-Subthalamic Control of Feeding

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UCLA’s Avishek Adhikari, PhD, presents new research on the role of GABAergic neurons in the brain’s periaqueductal gray (PAG) region. Previously s...

Defining the Limits of Metabolic Flexibility of Squamous Cell Carcinoma with William Lowry - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2023

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

William Lowry, Ph.D., discusses manipulating metabolic pathways in hair follicle stem cells to inhibit tumorigenesis. By blocking glycolysis and gluta...

3rd Annual Global Astrobiotechnology Hub

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 3rd Annual Global Astrobiotechnology Hub focuses on advancing the intersection of space exploration, biotechnology, and innovation. The program br...

Stem Cells and Science in Space - Medicine Informing Novel Discoveries (MIND)

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scientists, leaders, and patients discuss the intersection of cutting-edge science and real-world impact. They explore the importance of patient persp...

Stem Cells Scientific Publishing - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2024

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Karen Christman, Sheila Chari, Stella Hurtley, and Robert Stephenson explore academic publishing in stem cell research, focusing on reproducibility, ...

The Future of Precision Medicine: Stem Cells Gene Therapy and AI - Medicine Informing Novel Discoveries (MIND)

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about advancements in precision medicine, particularly the role of AI, stem cell research, and gene therapy. Experts highlight AI’s potential ...

Uncovering Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Diseases by CRISPR-Based Screens with Martin Kampmann

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Martin Kampmann, Ph.D., explores how CRISPR screening and induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology can uncover new insights into neurological d...

A Closer Look at…Stem Cells and the Human Brain

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frank Furnari, Ph.D., and Alexander Khalessi, M.D., M.B.A., discuss exciting advancements in brain cancer research, focusing on glioblastoma, an aggre...

A Tale of Two Barriers: Plasticity of Lung Epithelium and Mesothelium

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Le Xu, Ph.D., examines the intricate processes underlying lung development and disease, with a focus on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Xu explor...

Restoration of T Cell Development in CD3δ SCID Through Adenine Base-Editing with Gloria Yiu - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2024

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gloria Yiu, M.D., Ph.D., delves into the transformative potential of genetic editing technologies in addressing rare immune disorders, with a focus on...

Infectious Disease Breakthroughs - Medicine Informing Novel Discoveries (MIND)

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The infections disease landscape is constantly changing - challenging our standard treatments. Can new - as well as ancient - therapies be the answer?...

What Makes a Stem Cell a Stem Cell and How Does it Go Bad? with John Dick - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2024

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Dick, Ph.D., F.R.S., explores the role of CD83, a molecule found in blood stem cells, in how these cells respond to inflammation. His team demons...

Space-Based Research: Predicting and Preventing Accelerated Stem Cell Aging and Cancer Evolution with Catriona Jamieson - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2024

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Catriona Jamieson, M.D., Ph.D., discusses pioneering research on cancer and aging in space environments, highlighting how microgravity accelerates ca...

Explorations of Telomere Biology in the Context of Human Aging with Elizabeth Blackburn - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2024

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Blackburn, Ph.D., examines the relationship between telomeres, cellular aging, and metabolic health, highlighting how telomere regulation di...

Found in Translation: Development of a Cellular Therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dennis O. Clegg, Ph.D., discusses treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that causes vision loss. Clegg explains that whil...

Unlocking the Secrets of Aging and Longevity with Stem Cells

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about the secret to staying young? Rob Signer shares insights into how our bodies age, focusing on the role of stem cells and a critical prote...

Stem Cells and the Human Brain - Medicine Informing Novel Discoveries (MIND)

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Explore the captivating realm of brain research at UC San Diego with Frank Furnari, Ph.D., and Alexander Khalessi, M.D., M.B.A. Furnari and Khalessi ...

Bioengineering a Kidney Chip for Better Safer and Faster Drug Development

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Catherine Yeung, Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., discusses groundbreaking advancements in kidney-on-a-chip technology, emphasizing its potential to revolutio...

Can Aging be Reversed? Stem Cells as a Key to Longevity

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about what happens to our cells as we age and how it affects our health? Shiri Gur-Cohen explores the role of tiny chemical tags on our DNA, l...

Spinal Cord Injury and Plasticity: Breathing After Injury

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Lane, Ph.D., shares his work investigating the effects of cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) on breathing and upper extremity function, focusin...

Upgrading the Physiological Relevance of Human Brain Organoids

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Giorgia Quadrato, Ph.D., explores cerebral organoids as models for neural development and disease research. Using live calcium imaging, Quadrato obser...

Modeling Kidney Disease and Regeneration with Organoids Derived from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin Freedman, Ph.D., delves into the creation and functionality of kidney organoids. He discusses their focus on filtration over hormone function...

A Closer Look at...Stem Cells and Human Longevity

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can we live not only longer but healthier lives? Robert A.J. Signer and Shiri Gur-Cohen explore how stem cell research may unlock the secrets of longe...

Capturing Late-Onset Neurodegeneration in Patient-Derived Neurons via Direct Reprogramming - Breaking News in Stem Cells

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Yoo, Ph.D., provides insight into the ongoing research on neurodegeneration and neuronal reprogramming, highlighting the complexities and chall...

A Closer Look at...Stem Cells in Space

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why explore stem cells in space when we have the comfort of Earth's laboratories? Join Robert A.J. Signer, Ph.D., alongside Catriona Jamieson, M.D., P...

Effects of Astrocytic Circadian Clocks Disruption on Synaptic Pruning with Anca Pasca - Breaking News in Stem Cells

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Medical advances have significantly improved the survival of preterm babies and term neonates with brain injuries due to environmental hypoxia or gene...

Stem Cells and Science in Space - Medicine Informing Novel Discoveries (MIND)

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Explore cutting-edge research at the intersection of neuroscience, space exploration, and medical innovation. Researchers discuss revolutionary experi...

Stem Cells and Space: Global Astrobiotechnology Hub

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marking the one-year anniversary of the Global Astrobiotechnology Hub, an esteemed panel convenes to envision the future of space exploration and stem...

Skin Development and Regeneration in Homeostasis and Disease with Elena Ezhkova - Breaking News in Stem Cells

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elena Ezhkova, Ph.D., discusses the role of Merkel cells in touch sensation and their connection to nerves. She shares research on skin cancer formati...

Modeling Development with Stem Cells with Amander Clark - Breaking News in Stem Cells

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amander Clark, Ph.D., delves into crafting artificial ovaries for fertility and aging research. She stresses the importance of diversity in stem cell ...

Dissecting Human HSC Self-Renewal Mechanisms Throughout Ontogeny with Hanna Mikkola - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2023

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hanna Mikkola, M.D., Ph.D., shares her work in hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and their complex renewal process. Her research aims to unravel these c...

Examining the Therapeutic Potential of Stem Cell Derived Microglia with Mathew Blurton-Jones - Breaking News in Stem Cells

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mathew Blurton-Jones presents CRISPR-based interventions for a rare brain disorder in mice by substituting defective brain cells with healthy ones. He...

Prenatal Inflammation Shapes Postnatal Immune Function by Reprogramming Fetal Hematopoiesis with Anna Beaudin - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2023

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anna Beaudin, Ph.D., delves into the intricacies of how prenatal inflammation impacts the immune system's blueprint, shaping its long-term function. ...

Working Together for Better Patient Care: Alpha Clinic Directors Panel - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2023

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

CIRM-funded Alpha Stem Cell Clinics are a network of California medical centers that specialize in delivering stem cell clinical trials to patients. I...

Stem Cells and Space - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2023

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Experts discuss the immense potential of conducting experiments and manufacturing goods in space. They explore how this could enhance our understandin...

Using Stem Cells to Model and Treat Human Disease with Clive Svendsen - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2023

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clive Svendsen, Ph.D., leads groundbreaking experiments using stem cell transplants, uncovering unexpected findings. These trials aimed at improving A...

Organoids to Model Human Diseases with Hans Clevers - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2023

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hans Clevers, M.D., Ph.D., shares his research at the intersection of medicine and biology. Clevers discusses revolutionary advances in personalized m...

Regulation of Lung Progenitors in Homeostasis and Injury Repair - Carla Kim Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2023

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carla Kim, Ph.D., explains how aging impacts lung cell biology and its potential to reshape our understanding of diseases, including lung cancer. Ser...

Clonal Hematopoiesis in Human Aging and Disease with Siddhartha Jaiswal - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2023

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Siddhartha Jaiswal, M.D., Ph.D., discusses clonal hematopoiesis and its impact on aging and diseases. Jaiswal highlights the role of genetic variation...

A Life in Space with Peggy Whitson - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2023

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Astronaut Peggy Whitson, Ph.D., and Lisa Carnell, Ph.D., discuss various aspects of space exploration, life in microgravity, and the future of space s...

Telomeres in Cancer and Aging with Ronald DePinho - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2023

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ronald DePinho, M.D., explains how telomerase, typically linked to telomere maintenance, serves as a transcriptional co-activator in the brain. Epigen...

Clonal Expansion of Blood Stem Cells in Aging and Leukemia with Leonard Zon - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2023

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leonard Zon, M.D., discusses cutting-edge research on the intricate relationship between macrophages, stem cells, and the development of leukemia usin...

Translating Cell Therapies to Clinical Realities with Malcolm Moos Jr. - Breaking News in Stem Cells

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you curious about the future of medical treatments and how they might impact your health? Malcolm Moos, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., shares how cellular ther...

Understanding Cell Types in the Developing Human Brain and in Glioblastoma with Aparna Bhaduri - Breaking News in Stem Cells

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aparna Bhaduri, Ph.D., shares insights into human brain development and its intricate processes. Explore the intriguing reappearance of developmental ...

Induction of Germ Cell Fate from Mammalian Pluripotent Stem Cells with Toshihiro Kobayashi - Breaking News in Stem Cells

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Toshihiro Kobayashi, Ph.D., presents his research on the mechanisms driving cell fate choices in early mammalian embryos. He also discusses the potent...

Stem Cells and Clinical Genomics for Clinical Trials in Dish - Breaking News in Stem Cells

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joseph C. Wu, M.D., Ph.D., shares his pioneering research on cardiovascular disease mechanisms using patient-specific stem cells. Learn about accelera...

Spatial Analysis of RNA Distribution During Early Mouse and Human Embryogenesis - Elsy Buitrago-Delgado

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elsy Buitrago-Delgado, Ph.D., shares how spatial analysis of RNA distribution during early mouse embryogenesis suggests that the first cell fate choic...

Genomic Unraveling of Biological and Clinical Heterogeneity in Medulloblastoma - Paul Northcott

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul A. Northcott, Ph.D., St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, shares his work in multi-omic bulk and single-cell approaches to decipher molecular l...

Stem Cell Approaches to Understanding Acquired and Genetic Epilepsies with Jenny Hsieh - Breaking News in Stem Cells

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over 65 million people around the globe are affected by epilepsy. Jenny Hsieh's research explores the underlying causes and mechanisms of epilepsies. ...

Skeletal Muscle in Three Dimensions: Uncovering Connections Across Development - Matthew A. Romero

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While exercise helps us stay healthy, what is happening on the molecular level? Matthew A. Romero, Ph.D., shares his work to understand how muscle in ...

Studying the Brain Through the Lens of Neurodevelopmental Disorders with Gaia Novarino - Breaking News in Stem Cells

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gaia Navarino shares her work on disorder-causing genetic mutations at the system, cellular and molecular level. With a focus on autism spectrum disor...

Synthetic Human Embryos and Organs with Ali H. Brinvanlou - Breaking News in Stem Cells

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ali H. Brinvanlou, Ph.D., shares his work using in vitro attached human embryos and genome-edited synthetic embryos derived from human embryonic stem ...

Publishing with Cell Press: Inside the Editorial Process with Sheila Chari

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have questions about publishing in academic journals? Sheila Chari, Ph.D., editor in chief of Cell Stem Cell, explains the process from pre-submission...

APOBEC3 Enzymes: From Retroviral Restriction Factors to Cancer Drivers…and Beyond? with Tim Fenton

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Fenton, Ph.D., University of Southampton, shares his work on the roles of APOBEC3 genes. Hear how he is investigating APOBEC regulation and funct...

Scientific Progress: Limits of Public Governance

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do visions and norms of scientific progress inform, encourage or constrain democratic governance of science? How do questions of warrant, purpose,...

Setting Limits for Emerging Tech: Where the Rubber Hits the Road with Carrie Wolinetz

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do we set practical policies that allow scientific discovery to thrive while keeping an eye to risks and benefits for all? Carrie Wolinetz, Ph.D.,...

Public Good or Commercial Profit: Cosmopolitan Ethics in Public Deliberation

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do structures and practices of privatization and commercialization affect capacities for deliberating and defining limits? How do questions of pur...

Controversial Case Studies: The Limits of Research in Science

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do research communities contend with controversial science? J. Benjamin Hurlbut, Ph.D., Arizona State University, Alysson Muotri, Ph.D., UC San Di...

Synthetic Ex Utero Embryogenesis: From Naive Pluripotency to Stem-Cell Derived Embryo Models with Jacob Hanna

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The identity of somatic and pluripotent cells can be epigenetically reprogrammed and forced to adapt a new functional cell state by different methods ...

Integrating Single Neurons and Circuits in Stem Cell Derived Neuronal Networks: A Systems Neuroscience Perspective with Julio Martinez-Trujillo - Breaking News in Stem Cells

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Systems neuroscience aims to understand how brain cells and circuits are organized to produce behavior in living organisms. Julio Martinez-Trujillo, M...

Application of 3D Bioprinting and Biomaterial Technology for Translational Regenerative Medicine with Jin-Hyung Shim - Breaking News in Stem Cells

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a mechanical engineer, Jin-Hyung Shim, Ph.D. has a unique perspective on tissue and organ regeneration. He discusses the present and potential of 3...

One Niche to Rule Them All: Stem Cell-Lymphatic Interactome in Regeneration and Cancer with Shiri Gur-Cohen - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shiri Gur-Cohen, Ph.D., UC San Diego, explains how her lab studies how epithelial stem cells communicate with their vascular microenvironment to advan...

Synthetic Embryology for Building Human Embryo and Organ Models with Jianping Fu - Breaking News in Stem Cells

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can we better understand the earliest stages of human development? Jianping Fu, Ph.D., University of Michigan, discusses his work using stem cell-...

Rescuing Phenotypes in PTHS-Derived Brain Organoids with Alysson Muotri - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alysson Muotri discusses modeling Pitt-Hopkins syndrome (PTHS) using stem cells and brain organoids. He shares how rescuing TCF4 expression with CRISP...

Modeling Neurological Conditions Using Stem Cell-Derived Neurons: ApoE and APP in Alzheimer's Disease with Thomas C. Südhof - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas C. Südhof, M.D., Stanford University, discusses facets of the fundamental cell biology of ApoE and APP analyzed in stem cell-derived human neu...

A Closer Look at...Your Placenta

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The human placenta may hold important clues to the health of both mothers and babies. Mana Parast, M.D., Ph.D., discusses placental development, what ...

Stem Cell Science and the Genesis of New Therapeutic Strategies for Patients with Derrick Rossi - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Derrick J. Rossi, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Convelo Therapeutics has a long history of pioneering methods to make stem cell–ba...

iPSC-Derived Brain Cancer Avatars: Lessons Learned and Opportunities for Therapeutic Discovery with Frank Furnari - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Frank Furnari, Ph.D., of UC San Diego, shares his work using stem cells as a vehicle to generate models of brain cancer. Focusing on glioblastoma, he ...

Age- and Mutation Profile-Specific Mechanisms of Pediatric Leukemia Initiation with Jeffrey Magee - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeffrey Magee, M.D., Ph.D., of Washington University in St. Louis, discusses how mechanisms that regulate hematopoietic stem cells change with age and...

Stem Cell Clinical Trials and New Therapies for Patients: Alpha Clinic Director's Panel - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CIRM-funded Alpha Stem Cell Clinics are a network of California medical centers that specialize in delivering stem cell clinical trials to patients. S...

Development Renewal and Plasticity in Oral and Gastrointestinal Epithelia with Ophir Klein - Breaking News in Stem Cells

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do epithelial stem cells enable renewal and regeneration of organs in adults? Ophir Klein, M.D., Ph.D., explains his research in stem cell-fueled ...

Fantastic Stem Cells and Where to Find Them with Shiri Gur-Cohen

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What if we could trick stem cells into thinking they were young again? What would the impact be on human health and aging? Shiri Gur-Cohen, Ph.D., sha...

How Stem Cells Contribute to Aging and Age-Related Diseases with Rob Signer

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What challenges does aging pose to both individuals and society at large? What causes aging at the cellular and molecular level? Stem cell research is...

Reconstruction of Neural Circuit by Human Neurons with Su-Chun Zhang - Breaking News in Stem Cells

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Su-Chun Zhang, M.D., Ph.D., shares how neural transplantation cell therapies can be used to treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease....

A Closer Look at….Aging

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What challenges does aging pose to individuals and society at large? What causes aging at the cellular and molecular level? What if we could trick ste...

Understanding Human Pluripotent Stem Cell States and Their Applications with Thorold Theunissen - Breaking News in Stem Cells

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thorold Theunissen, Ph.D., of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shares his work using naive stem cells to model trophoblast de...

Astrocyte Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with Dilek Colak - Breaking News in Stem Cells

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dilek Colak, PhD, shares the results of recent work identifying aberrant Ca2+ signaling in ASD astrocytes as a mechanism that contributes to specific ...

Blastoids: Shaping the Mammalian Embryo for Implantation - Nicolas Rivron: Breaking News in Stem Cells

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nicolas Rivron, PhD, shares his lab's work to better understand healthy embryo development. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Scienc...

Epithelial Stem Cells and Combined Cell and Gene Therapy - Breaking News in Stem Cells

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michele De Luca, MD, shares his research in gene therapy for epidermolysis bullosa and cell therapy for ocular burns. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [He...

Brain Organoids and Robotics / AI - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A model of human cortical development could be used to instruct novel computational learning approaches. Alysson Muotri, Phd, Sujeeth Bharadwaj, PhD, ...

Evolution of Genome Instability in Cancer with Don Cleveland - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium

19 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Don Cleveland, PhD, shares new research on the role of chromothripsis, targeting cancers driven by ecDNA and more. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Healt...

Genomics - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Kaufman, MD, PhD, David Traver, PhD, Gene Yeo, PhD, MBA, discuss the impact of genomics in relation to stell cell research including potential the...

RNA Binding Proteins: A Splicing Story in IPSC Models of MDS with Gene Yeo - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are at least 2,500 proteins that bind RNA. Gene Yeo, PhD, MBA, explains how his lab studies these RNA binding proteins and their impact on human...