Cell Transplantation

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Stem cells are transplanted on pigs successfully
Medicine - Health

Stem cells are transplanted on pigs successfully

One of the biggest challenges for medical researchers, the study of the effectiveness of stem cell therapies is the transplant or the grafting of cells that are often el…

December 15, 2018
Magical olfactory neurons
Medicine - Health

Magical olfactory neurons

The dogs were paralyzed because of a spinal cord injury that was able to move again after the olfactory neuron transplants were taken from the nose.

December 14, 2018
Pig cell transplantation to treat diabetes
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Pig cell transplantation to treat diabetes

In an experiment in Russia, pig pancreatic cells showed a potential to help diabetics produce insulin. One month after transplantation, a patient was no longer dependent…

December 14, 2018
Successfully cultured neurons from fresh blood
New technology

Successfully cultured neurons from fresh blood

For the first time in medical history, McMaster University scientists can use adult blood cells and convert it into neurons (both central and peripheral).

December 12, 2018