by Stacey Johnson | Jan 23, 2015
. Signals’ mandate is to bring you, dear reader, blogs about stem cells, commercialization and biomaterials, but lately there hasn’t been much of the latter; therefore, I’ve decided to try to fill that gap. But before you get too excited, I am in no way an expert on...
by Stacey Johnson | Jan 9, 2015
. Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic, neurodegenerative disease characterized by loss of memory and changes in behaviour in the early stage. It typically starts slowly and progresses, within a decade, to death from an external factor, such as an infection or pneumonia,...
by Peter Raaymakers | Dec 26, 2014
In a TED video from earlier in the year, Nina Tandon and Sarindr Ick Bhumiratana of EpiBone talked about their incredible technique to use biomaterials and stem cells to generate customized bone material for implant. In Tandon’s words, “If you need a piece...
by Stacey Johnson | Dec 19, 2014
. Ah, the holidays. Fodder for journalists and bloggers alike. Last year, I brought you two themed blogs: an idea for a unique Christmas present – by the way, it’s on sale if you order now – and a list of movies and TV shows “about” regenerative medicine (RM) to watch...
by Stacey Johnson | Dec 12, 2014
. The Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH), part of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, is holding its IHDCYH Talks competition to feature research that falls within its mandate of improving knowledge translation and demonstrating...
by Stacey Johnson | Nov 28, 2014
. If you’ve never heard of epidermolysis bullosa (EB), you’re not alone. This rare genetic disease, which occurs in one of 20,000 births, creates fragile skin that tears at the slightest touch and results in blisters, sores and scar tissue. There is no cure. EB...
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