More articles about: Stem Cells
older man on ground reading with child and card written out on right
Health Lab
Stem cell transplant helps treat scleroderma
A stem cell transplant at Michigan Medicine helps treat one patient with scleroderma and now they're sharing their experience with others.
 Chromosome X Microscopic Purple Gene
Health Lab
The why of the silent X
Two recent University of Michigan studies published in Nature Communications reveal key findings crucial to understanding X-inactivation and X-linked gene expression in embryonic stem cells, and further implications for stem cell therapies.
 Multi-colored lung illustration
Health Lab
Stem cells and their role in lung transplant rejection
New study reveals the location and behavior of specific cells behind lung fibrosis.
 Toddler walking on dirt path surrounded by trees
Health Lab
Baby Gets Early Stem Cell Transplant to Treat Rare Disease Thanks to Newborn Screening
MPS-1 had recently been added to the newborn screening panel when Minette was born, leading to an early diagnosis and the first stem cell transplant at Mott for a lysosomal storage disorder. 
 little girl doing muscle pose in doctor's office wearing a blue Michigan shirt
Health Lab
A 4-Year-Old’s Journey with Sickle Cell Disease
After Shavonn Burgess got her daughter’s diagnosis, she had no idea how her family would cope. Now, after a year of blood transfusions and spleen removal, they’ve found a new normal.
 Embryo-like Structures
Health Lab
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Harnessed to Reliably Create Embryo-like Structures
Researchers develop new way to reliably create induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) colonies from adult tissue.
 Medical image
Health Lab
Stem Cells Provide Greater Insight into Rotator Cuff Disease
New research explores stem cells in the rotator cuff in hopes of understanding why fatty accumulation happens at the tear site, instead of proper muscle healing.
Health Lab
Fragile X Syndrome Research Gains Momentum
With the help of a new human embryonic stem cell line, researchers make initial strides toward treatment for the genetic mutation.
Health Lab
Solving a Grave Complication of Bone Marrow Transplants
See the latest research on graft vs host disease (GVHD), including new ways to prevent and treat this potentially fatal side effect of stem cell transplants.
Health Lab
New Insights on Sperm Production Lay Groundwork for Solving Male Infertility
Read the latest insights in male infertility research, including an effort to find ways of restoring fertility in men who don’t produce enough healthy sperm.
Health Lab
Boosting a Key Protein to Help Bones That Won’t Heal
Read about how a powerful protein inside the body, Jagged-1 can naturally repair bone injuries and assist with jump-start the process of bone injury healing.
Health Lab
Could an Athlete’s Own Stem Cells Stop Arthritis Development After an ACL Tear?
Long-term consequences can happen years after an ACL injury. One Michigan Medicine researcher is investigating new therapies that could minimize those unwanted effects.
Health Lab
How Synthetic Hydrogels Stimulate Real-Life Intestinal Healing
Engineered polymeric materials known as hydrogels represent a new way to heal intestinal damage — a process that one day might be applied to other injured organs.
Health Lab
Turn a Cell into Any Other Kind of Cell, No Magic Wand Required
By harnessing massive amounts of data on activity within and between snippets of DNA, researchers aim to one day reprogram both healthy and diseased cells.
 Lab grown lungs from stem cells
Health Lab
Lab-Grown Human ‘Mini Lungs’ Successfully Engraft in Mice, a Respiratory Research Breakthrough
Scientists at the University of Michigan have transplanted lab grown lungs into mice. Learn about stem cell research including how stem cell organs are created.
  • 1
  • 2
    •