In a step toward one of stem cell science’s chief goals, UW-Madison researchers have grown functional human artery cells that helped lab mice survive heart attacks. “This work provides valuable proof that we can eventually …
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UW-Madison research team at McPherson Eye Research Institute awarded NIH Grant to Reverse Blindness
Gamm’s team (includes scientist Joe Phillips; neuroscience professors Tim Gomez and Xinyu Zhao, and bioengineers Justin Williams and William Murphy) awarded NIH Grant to Reverse Blindness. Madison, Wisconsin – A UW-Madison research team has been …
Steering Organoids Toward Discovery
SELF-DRIVING STEM CELLS ARE OPENING A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES, INCLUDING DRUG TESTING AND TISSUE SOURCING. Since the 1980s, stem cells’ shape-shifting abilities have wowed scientists. With proper handling, a few growth factors, and some time, …
Stratatech will establish skin tissue inventory in case of natural or man-made emergency
Stratatech receives $247 million contract to develop skin product. Stratatech will use the contract money to fund a final phase clinical trial for its flagship StrataGraft product, which is delivered to users frozen, giving it …
3D brain-on-a-chip helps predict drug neurotoxicity
NIH-funded engineered brain tissue identifies toxins correctly 9 out of 10 times To help test the toxicity of new drugs, NIBIB researchers have engineered a 3D brain organoid—a miniature organ structure that attempts to mimic the …
U.S. Senator Baldwin Pushes For New Standards In Regenerative Medicine Industry
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin has introduced new legislation to create industry standards for regenerative medicine. The bill would create a public-private board to set guidelines for regenerative medical products, including those developed from stem cells. Dr. …
New way of developing tissue mimics brain function, has potential to eventually replace animal testing
UW scientists develop brain-like structure to improve drug safety testing. University of Wisconsin scientists have created a structure that mimics brain function and may be used to determine the safety of pharmaceutical drugs and industrial …
“Brain in a Dish” could replace toxic animal test
Scientific American and Francis Collins, NIH director, discuss the potential potential impacts of Michael Schwartz’s human brain models on hydrogels. These “Brain in a Dish” models may provide a fast, low cost way to screen …
Stem cell-derived brain mimics predict chemical toxicity
Michael Schwartz tested the toxicity of 60 different chemicals on miniature model brains developed using neural progrenitor cells grown on hydrogels. Read Full Articles Here and Here
Why drug companies need human tissue- especially liver
Bill Murphy talks to the Washington Post about the ethics and importance of human tissue in drug testing and development. Read Full Article