Rejuvenating Aging Stem Cells

Research undertaken in 2004 and 2005 suggests that the stem cells in the adult body - which become less effective at their job of repair with age - could be rejuvenated, restored to action with the right biochemical cues. Furthermore, researchers already regularly manipulate the genes and biochemistry of stem cells taken from partients for use in trials of new therapies: there is every reason to expect that future medicine will involve the repair and restoration of aged stem cells prior to their use in regenerative medicine.

Reports on a few of the more promising recent applications of stem cell technologies are linked below:

Early Regenerative Medicine For Hair
Cartilage Regeneration Versus Arthritis
Towards a Regenerative Cure for Deafness
Reprogrammed Stem Cells to Repair the Retina
Evaluating Autologous Stem Cell Heart Therapies
Progress Towards Full Nerve Regrowth
Engineering Bone Regrowth
Towards Liver Regeneration
Tissue Engineered Teeth Demonstrated in Mice
Producing Replacement Skin to Order
Regenerative Medicine for Macular Degeneration
Prospects for Brain Regenerative Medicine