by Peace Chukwu | Dec 14, 2023
When Caitlin Brodnick tested positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation, she decided to have a preventative double mastectomy. But she was afraid of losing her breasts and worried about the reconstruction, and top on the list was how real they were going to look....
by Stacey Johnson | Dec 1, 2023
Do you remember the column “Life, Interrupted” by cancer patient Suleika Jaouad? She was 22 when she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and a rare blood disorder called myelodysplastic syndrome. With her hopes to be a war correspondent on hold (dashed?),...
by Kevin Robb | Nov 9, 2023
BlueRock Therapeutics has generated considerable media buzz with their announcement of positive Phase I clinical trial data on bemdaneprocel (BRT-DA01), an investigational, stem cell-derived, dopaminergic therapy for Parkinson’s disease. The trial is the result of...
by Stacey Johnson | Oct 13, 2023
Blue Rodeo is an iconic Canadian band that performs “countrified rock” and has been around for four decades. It has received multiple awards and accolades, including being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and lead singers/songwriters Jim Cuddy and Greg...
by Peace Chukwu | Sep 14, 2023
The ability to regrow teeth after a certain age would be monumental to solving most of our dental problems. Unlike other animals like sharks and alligators that can replace their teeth dozens of times, or the kangaroos and elephants – all polyphyodonts – humans are...
by Don Gibbons | Aug 22, 2023
If you are reading all or parts of this blog carnival you are probably a fan of stem cells and regenerative medicine more broadly. You probably believe this field can and will change the way medicine is practiced. But how careful are you when choosing your words to...
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