Interrupting signals exchanged between tumors and the nervous system could become a critical pillar of cancer care ...

Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory -- how the brain registers the difference between new and familiar objects and forms long-term ...

They can also often take tissue cells from a patient and turn them back into un-differentiated stem cells. Using stem cells for therapy makes the most sense, where healthy tissues are destroyed or ...

It is an option for patients when a stem cell transplant is suitable but no donor can be found. The treatment was first rejected by Nice in March last year - it said it needed further detail about ...

It works by editing the faulty gene in a patient’s own stem cells. NHS officials estimate that around 50 people a year will receive treatment now that it has been approved for use for certain ...

Exa-cel (sometimes called CRISPR) is stem cell treatment that doesn’t require a sibling donor match. And the new treatment has been welcomed by the 15,000 people in the UK living with sickle cell.

Stem cells are present in nearly every tissue in the body. When selecting the appropriate location for stem cell therapy, it is important to consider several key factors. It is essential to choose a ...

Children's Hospital Los Angeles added a 10th cell and gene therapy treatment for children, adolescents and young adults with serious medical conditions. The newest gene therapy treatment ...

A research group from Nagoya City University has elucidated the significance of birth in the maintenance of neural stem cells (NSCs).The findings of the study are published in Science Advances.