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In a successful Phase 1 clinical trial in China, researchers have shown that there may be a new way of addressing childhood dental trauma that leads to a ‘dead tooth’.  The team successfully transplanted stem cells from baby teeth into …

Human Stem Cell Trial for Parkinson’s Disease Treatment A new clinical trial involving induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) may give patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) hope for future treatments. Researchers in Japan, under the lead of stem-cell scientist Jun Takahashi, have …

Stem Cells and Macular Degeneration Stem cells and Macular Degeneration have been in the news quite a bit lately. Most recently, a reported human stem cell clinical trial may lead to a new treatment for non-neovascular age-related macular degeneration (NNAMD).  …

Researchers take step toward using stem cells to repair spinal cord injuries Researchers at the University of California San Diego’s School of Medicine (UCSD) have taken a step toward using stem cells to repair spinal cord injuries, having successfully grafted human neural …

Judging the Massachusetts State Science and Engineering Fair On Friday, May 4th, NDPL Cell Biologist Matthew Wilgo attended the Massachusetts State Science and Engineering Fair as a judge! Held at MIT’s campus in Cambridge, the annual event showcases science projects from some …

ALS Awareness Month May is ALS Awareness Month, and each year there is a month-long campaign to create awareness and raise money for research for a cure for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). 2018’s theme …