transplant
Potential new approach to enhancing stem-cell transplants
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
Targeting the protein c-Kit could enhance the mobilization of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) from bone marrow, improving the effectiveness of stem-cell transplants.
Inductive heating of Magnetic Nanoparticles enables safe thawing of cryopreserved transplant organs
Posted in Medicine on 3rd Mar, 2017
by Alex Muller
Nanotechnology can be used to rapidly rewarm cryogenically treated samples without damaging delicate frozen tissues.
Needle-phobic pancreas transplant 'world first'
Posted in Medicine on 28th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller
A British woman has become the first person in the world to have a pancreas transplant because of a severe needle phobia, her doctors have said.
3D Printing Organs: Indian Startup 3D Bioprints Human Liver
Posted in Medicine on 15th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller
3D printing human tissue, if the technology is perfected, can make liver transplants more safe and accessible.
Company Claims To Have Developed 3D Printed Liver Tissue
Posted in Medicine on 27th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
According to Pandorum Technologies, the company behind the technology, these 3D printed liver tissues are made of human cells and will allow for inexpensive medical research.