Category Archives: Regenerative Medicine News and General Information

Grapes not only contain various phytochemicals, such as catechins, proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins, leucoanthocyanidin, and others, but are also a good source of fiber. The antioxidant, antibacterial and antiviral effects of grapes, grape extract or grape phenolic compounds from grapes have been previously reported.  A recent mouse study showed that table grape consumption can decrease adiposity and […]

A self-assembling gel injected at the site of spinal cord injuries in paralysed mice has enabled them to walk again after four weeks. The gel mimics the matrix that is normally found around cells, providing a scaffold that helps cells to grow. It also provides signals that stimulate nerve regeneration. Samuel Stupp at Northwestern University […]

Cardiovascular disease is one of the many complications that a patient with type 2 diabetes can develop. It is related to a poorer clinical outcome following a cardiovascular event, especially heart attacks.  A new study recently published in the journal Diabetes suggests that a lack of a specific molecule in red blood cells may be […]

Scientists have shown how a fatty acid found in palm oil can encourage the spread of cancer, in work that could pave the way for new treatments. The study, using a mouse model found that palmitic acid promoted metastasis in mouth and skin cancers. In future, this process could be targeted with drugs or carefully […]

At the outer border of the brain and spinal cord, immune cells have been observed that originate from the bone marrow of the adjacent skull and vertebrae. They reach this site through special bone channels, without passing through the blood.  There are barriers that protect the neuronal cells from any molecule movement between the blood […]

A study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has identified an RNA molecule that suppresses prostate tumors. According to the research — conducted in mice implanted with human prostate tumor samples — restoring this so-called long noncoding RNA could be a new strategy to treat prostate cancer that has developed resistance to […]

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. In MS, the immune system does not recognize the protective sheath of myelin that surrounds the nerve cells and attacks it. This damages the nerve cells, causing symptoms such as muscle weakness, numbness, chronic pain, and coordination problems, among others.  Only in […]

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?  Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. Signs and symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both. IBS is a chronic condition that you’ll need to manage long term. Only a small number of people with IBS have severe […]

Research has linked Western diets, which are rich in energy, red meat, high-fat dairy and processed foods, with an increased risk of advanced prostate cancer. This finding is exemplified by ecological studies demonstrating increased risk among immigrant populations that adopt Western dietary patterns following relocation. Other large-scale studies have also demonstrated that egg, poultry and […]

Cerebrovascular disease is the second leading cause of death in the world. It is also the fifth in the U.S. and was responsible for 37.6 deaths per 100,000 individuals in the U.S. in 2017. Cerebrovascular disease or vascular brain disease, refers to multiple conditions that affect the blood vessels and blood circulation in the brain, […]