by Lyla El-Fayomi | Jun 24, 2026
Patients diagnosed with degenerative eye disorders, such as retinitis pigmentosa (RP) or choroideremia, face a gradual loss of light-sensing cells that eventually leads to blindness. Historically, most treatments could only aim to slow disease progression; however,...
by Michael May | Jun 9, 2026
Fifteen years ago, regenerative medicine in Canada stood at an inflection point. The science was world-class, the academic talent was undeniable, and the promise of cell and gene therapies was beginning to capture global attention. Yet there was a critical problem:...
by Ellie Kroeger | May 27, 2026
Humans have been obsessed with eternal youth for thousands of years. The search for elixirs, tonics, and the philosopher’s stone can be traced back to ancient civilizations. Only in the 1990s, however, did research show that lifespan may be modifiable. Pathways such...
by Krystal Jacques | Apr 28, 2026
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...
by Lyla El-Fayomi | Mar 12, 2026
Somehow we are already into March, and spring – at least in some places – feels close by. To catch you up, I’ve put together a recap of some of the research that scientists were buzzing about in the field of regenerative medicine from 2025; I cover the good, the bad,...
by Ellie Kroeger | Feb 24, 2026
Microbiota-based products, supplements, or therapies can be used in combination with stem cell treatments to create a more hospitable and welcoming environment for transplanted stem cells to take hold and grow. When used in conjunction with stem cell treatments, these...
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