Krystal Jacques
Krystal Jacques completed her Master’s degree in the Institute of Medical Science department at the University of Toronto. For her Master’s she studied the embryonic origin of pancreatic stem cells under the supervision of Dr. Derek van der Kooy, where she developed an interest in both photography and science communication. She is currently building her own business as an artist. As a scientist turned artist, she hopes that she can tell stories through visual and written media. You can find her on Instagram @krystaljacques
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New paralysis treatment tested on injured human organoids is close to clinical trials
Spontaneous neuronal regrowth and repair are not observed in adult spinal cords, making paralysis from spinal cord injury devastating and often permanent. In a new study, Professor Samuel Stupp’s research team at Northwestern University created human spinal cord organoids (miniature organs derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells) to model different types of spinal cord […]
Biodegradable electrodes stimulate neural precursor cells to expand and migrate
Imagine a one-and-done treatment for stroke using the regenerative capacity of your brain. Tianhao Chen, Dr. Cindi Morshead’s lab, and Dr. Hani E. Naguib’s lab have developed a biodegradable electrode that can electrically stimulate neural precursor cells (NPCs). This procedure is effective because neurons are electrosensitive cells that can respond to electrical signals. Neurons’ electrosensitivity […]
The first pancreatic organoid with all pancreatic cell types
The pancreas is an organ that is critical for the digestion of our food and for releasing hormones into the bloodstream, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. The three main types of cells responsible for making these functions happen are: endocrine cells, acinar cells and duct cells. You most likely have heard of beta cells […]
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