News and Trends 12 Mar 2019 Stem Cells and Hydrogel Make Potential Osteoarthritis Treatment Scientists from the Netherlands have received a €600,000 grant to test a treatment for osteoarthritis in humans that combines hydrogels and stem cells to help the knee joint heal. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage in joints such as the knees breaks down, causing stiffness and pain. There is no cure at the moment, and most current […] March 12, 2019 - 3 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 19 Sep 2018 Using Stem Cells to Save the Northern White Rhino Stem cells are recognized for their therapeutic promise in regenerative medicine, but did you know that they’re also being used to save endangered species? Four hours north of Nairobi, closely safeguarded by armed security, the last remaining northern white rhinoceros are waiting for extinction. Only two animals are left, both of them living in a […] September 19, 2018 - 7 minutesmins - By External Contributor Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 1 Jun 2018 FDA Puts Clinical Trial for CRISPR Therapy on Hold The FDA has put a hold on CRISPR Therapeutics’ planned Phase I/II trial testing a CRISPR gene-editing therapy in patients with sickle cell disease, which will likely delay the use of CRISPR-based therapies in humans. CRISPR Therapeutics, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and its partner Vertex Pharmaceuticals will have to postpone their plans to start a Phase I/II trial […] June 1, 2018 - 2 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 15 May 2018 Series B Funding Helps Dutch Biotech Fight Graft Versus Host Disease Xenikos has raised $30M (€25M) in Series B funding to conduct Phase III trials for its treatment for acute graft-versus-host disease, a complication of stem cell transplants. Xenikos has raised a substantial Series B fundraising round to conduct Phase III trials in the US and the EU for T-Guard, its treatment for steroid-resistant acute graft […] May 15, 2018 - 2 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 20 Apr 2018 Gene Therapy For Beta-Thalassemia Could Eliminate Need for Transfusions Bluebird bio has obtained results from two clinical studies showing its new gene therapy could eliminate the need for red blood cell transfusions in patients with beta-thalassemia. The company plans to file for an EU approval of its treatment later this year. US firm bluebird bio has results from two clinical studies showing its LentiGlobin gene […] April 20, 2018 - 2 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 27 Mar 2018 Stem Cell Therapy for Crohn’s Disease Approved in Europe Developed by TiGenix, Alofisel is the first stem cell therapy made out of donor stem cells to receive a marketing authorization in Europe. The European Commission has approved Alofisel (darvadstrocel), a stem cell therapy to treat complex perianal fistulas — one of the most disabling complications of Crohn’s disease. The cell therapy represents an alternative to multiple surgeries […] March 27, 2018 - 2 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 23 Mar 2018 Researchers Give Sight to the Blind With Stem Cell Patch UK researchers have successfully restored vision in two blind patients by transplanting a stem cell patch into their eyes. Scientists at University College London and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, have used a stem cell patch to successfully restore vision in two patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in a Phase I trial. Following the stem […] March 23, 2018 - 2 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 19 Mar 2018 Early Research in Bone Marrow Transplants Could Treat ALS Early stage research from Spain could lead to a treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) using adult stem cells from bone marrow to stop progressive muscle paralysis. Researchers from the Neuroscience Institute at the Universidad Miguel Hernández (UMH) in Elche, Alicante, and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) aim to test a stem cell treatment for […] March 19, 2018 - 3 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 29 Jan 2018 Mapping of the Axolotl’s Genome Boosts the Regenerative Medicine Field Salamanders have long been a useful model for regenerative medicine due to their ability to regrow entire limbs. Now, scientists have found the genes that drive the process. Scientists in Vienna, Dresden, and Heidelberg are the first to completely map the genome of the axolotl salamander. Despite its popularity as a biological model and use for […] January 29, 2018 - 3 minutesmins - By Alex Dale Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 12 Jan 2018 These Biomaterials Could Help to Make Stem Cell Therapies a Reality British researchers have developed biomaterials that better recreate the conditions required for stem cells to grow into desired cell types. Researchers at Imperial College London have used 3D printing to create biological structures that can support tissue regeneration. The study, published in Scientific Reports, outlines how the group used cryogenics – freezing – to create a biomaterial that mimics the […] January 12, 2018 - 3 minutesmins - By Alex Dale Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 5 Jan 2018 Takeda Starts the Year Bidding for a Belgian Stem Cell Therapy Biotech Takeda has offered to acquire TiGenix subject to the upcoming European approval of its lead stem cell therapy for Crohn’s disease, Cx601. Short of two years after partnering with TiGenix for the development of a stem cell therapy, Takeda has offered to buy the remaining shares of the company in Euronext Brussels and the Nasdaq […] January 5, 2018 - 2 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Startup Scout 15 Dec 2017 Czech this Biotech Out! Bioinova Develops Stem Cell Therapies This week, we are in Prague to visit Bioinova. This biotech develops cell therapies for a wide range of indications, from broken bones to autoimmune diseases. Mission: From bone marrow and adipose (fat) tissue, Bioinova develops stem cell products that can be used for orthopedic, ophthalmological, neurological, and autoimmune indications, as well as to aid wound healing. […] December 15, 2017 - 2 minutesmins - By Alex Dale Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email