What is the newest research being pursued to treat Type 1 diabetes? In this video, you will learn about a new technology being tested to replace the missing beta cells in Type 1 Diabetes patients. This video was produced in collaboration with Americans For Cures and explains how stem cell research, funded by California’s Proposition…
What is ALD? Adrenoleukodystrophy explained
What is ALD? Adrenoleukodystrophy is a devastating genetic disease that affects the myelin around neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Learn the biology underlying the disease and what potential treatments may come from ALD research. This video was produced in collaboration with ALD Connect (www.aldconnect.org)
Colon Cancer: Signed, Sealed, Resected
Discovering the genetic clues within colorectal cancers. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths. It can be lethal if the tumors come back after surgery, which we call relapse. Scientists have looked at the tumor DNA to discover clues that can predict the likelihood of colorectal cancer relapse after surgery. Find out…
A Key to Regenerative Medicine
Discovery of a new adult cell with special properties. Learn about the exciting discovery that could revolutionize regenerative medicine by providing a source to produce organs derived from a patient’s own stem cell! Scientists have discovered a new cell that resides in normal human breast that can make pancreas, fat, blood vessel, or even beating…
Branding Cancer Stem Cells
Discovery of a hot new marker of intestinal cancer stem cells. Excited about stem cells? Want to learn how stem cells influence cancer growth? Learn how scientists are paving the way to a better understanding of the identity and behavior of cancer stem cells! Original Article: Dclk1 distinguishes between tumor and normal stem cells in…