More articles about: Stem Cells

Researchers from the University of Michigan investigated which signals control the development of stem cells into retinal cells. Their findings could help inform future research into creating cells for transplantation and screening promising drugs for retinal diseases.

In Michigan Medicine-led research, artificial intelligence reveals hidden features of a developing embryo model.

Figuring out the secrets of planarian worms' immortality could lead to insights about aging for mammals, including people.

How two newly approved gene therapies, including novel technology CRISPR, may help kids and adults with inherited blood disorders

A stem cell transplant at Michigan Medicine helps treat one patient with scleroderma and now they're sharing their experience with others.

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.

New study reveals the location and behavior of specific cells behind lung fibrosis.

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. 

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.

Researchers develop new way to reliably create induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) colonies from adult tissue.

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.

With the help of a new human embryonic stem cell line, researchers make initial strides toward treatment for the genetic mutation.

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.

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.

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.