Stem cell research can be a divisive topic. Dr. Suzanne Peterson discusses strategies to minimise the tumorigenic potential of stem cell therapies.
Health
Researchers With a Soft Heart
ETH researchers have developed a silicone heart that beats almost like a human heart.
Genetically-Encoded Iron-Associated Proteins as MRI Reporter
Visualization of cells contributing to disease or cell therapy is critical for the success of regenerative medicine. Genetically encoded iron-associated proteins detectable with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be utilized for cell tracking in the brain, heart, and cancer.
Plant Viral and Bacteriophage Delivery of Nucleic Acid Therapeutics
Different shaped plant viruses and bacteriophages can be used to deliver nucleic acids into the cell for disease treatment
Advances in Acute Wound Repair
A simple method implementing epidermal growth factor encapsulated in a biodegradable hydrogel aids wound healing.
Fighting Cancer with Precise Diagnosis and Therapy
A Joint Virtual Issue between the European Journal of Immunology and Cytometry Part A presents several publications on the latest developments in cancer diagnostics and immunotherapy.
Avoiding the “Coffee-Ring Effect”
A freeze-drying procedure facilitates uniform drug loading of microparticles for efficient drug delivery.
Graphene Materials can be used to Improve Dental Care
Graphene oxide is effective in combating early-stage formation of biofilms, resulting in dental care advances.
Drug-Loaded Micelles Responding to K+
Prof. Ju and her co-workers have developed a novel type of K+-responsive micelle with a controlled drug release triggered by intracellular high K+ concentration.
Reaching Gold Standards in Photodynamic Therapy
Inhibiton of thioredoxin reductase by gold nanoclusters enhances the effect of photodynamic therapy.
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