This edition of our stem cell news bites finds a number of notable stem cell news items.
A potentially cool link between gut stem cells and microbiota is reported by Tae-Hee Kim of the Ontario Institute for Regenerative Medicine. See the nifty image of the stem cells from Dr. Kim showing proliferating gut cells in green in roughly the same location where the stem cells find their home.The work mentioned relates to necrotizing enterocolitis. Note that this article mentions only mouse work so implications in humans are unclear and I could not find an associated publication so we’ll have to stay tuned to see the meaning of this development.
Will formerly near death stem cell biotech Stem Cells Inc. ($STEM) be regenerated following its acquisition by another firm? This stem cell news has generated a lot of attention including this headline: “StemCells Inc picked up by Israeli medical devices firm.” What will $STEM shareholders get out of this? What is Microbot Medical exactly?
Stem cell clinic chain Cell Surgical Network has reported in the News section of the apparent death of a doctor who formerly was a member of that network, Dr. Steven Gitt. Dr. Gitt offered stem cell interventions via Phoenix Stem Cell Treatment Center. I was not able to find an obituary for Dr. Gitt, although his practice North Valley Plastic Surgery mentions a funeral held a few weeks ago. My condolences go out to his family.
More stem cell news on a happier note, noted stem cell researcher George Daley is the new Dean of Harvard Medical School.
I need to learn more about this other merger: “Ireland’s Mallinckrodt buys US regenerative medicine firm“. The firm in question is Stratatech…not one I’m familiar with.
What news on stem cells caught your eye?
There is an interesting study that shows umbilical cord derived exosomes act as anti-viral to Hepatitis C.
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Where can I find this study?