Scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine report they successfully transplanted primary kidney cells intravenously to treat renal failure in rats, which may point the way to a possible future alternative to kidney transplants and expensive dialysis treatments in humans. The researchers, Katherine J. Kelly, MD, and Jesus Dominguez, MD, modified the cells in [Sign in to read the full article...]
Stem cells can remain alive in human corpses for at least 17-days after death, according to a French research team. The finding that the stem cells were found to survive in a dormant state within the human body may lead to new ways for keeping the cells viable for even longer periods of time. Past [Sign in to read the full article...]
Donate Life America announced that Eric Compton, PGA tour golfer and two-time heart transplant recipient has agreed to participate with Donate Life America (DLA) to promote organ and tissue donation. The new public education campaign will be called “Play Through with Erik Compton”, and be supported by Genetech, a member of the Roche Group. Compton [Sign in to read the full article...]
Australia’s Attorney General Nicola Roxon has introduced legislation that would broaden the legal definition of slavery to include organ trafficking and forced marriage. The proposed amendments would create a new office of forced labor to address a growing number of men and women who are exploited in other industries. Australian authorities have detected only one [Sign in to read the full article...]
Dental researchers at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) College of Dental Medicine report they have been successful at regenerating teeth in the laboratory and in animals. The human dental cells are grown and procured in the laboratory. The scientists said they have developed a stem cell therapy for growing new teeth following root canal treatment, and [Sign in to read the full article...]