Regenerative medicine
Stem cells revive crystal-clear vision
8 Aug 2023Researchers use single-cell sequencing for a new look at how stem cell-derived retinal cells fare after transplants for degenerative eye disorders.
Healing in the small intestine, redefined
10 May 2022A*STAR researchers challenge existing theories around intestinal stem cell biology using a newly developed animal model of intestinal regeneration.
Donor tissues provide the gift of sight
24 Dec 2021A breakthrough stem cell transplant technology uses donated cadaver eyes to restore vision in patients with retinal degeneration.
AI makes stem cells less unpredictable
28 Oct 2021A*STAR researchers have created the first machine learning model for predicting clinical outcomes of stem cell therapies in patients with cartilage disorders.
Unboxing the muscle repair toolkit
20 Sep 2021Scientists identify a key molecular marker of muscle stem cells, providing novel insights into the mechanisms around muscle regeneration.
A surprising new source for skin stem cells
14 Jul 2021When placed in the proper environment, even stem cells from unlikely sources like the bladder or prostate can form skin components like hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
Sifting out rare stem cells
14 Jun 2021Single-cell techniques have helped to identify a key molecular switch controlling how adult cells can be turned back to a stem cell-like state.
Making a mark on stem cell therapy
17 Feb 2021A novel genomic biomarker may help to meet the demand for donor mesenchymal stem cells in regenerative medicine.
Scaling up stem cell production
18 May 2020By enhancing stem cell proliferation, this newly developed bio-additive lowers the barriers to regenerative medicine.
Unlocking the full potential of stem cells
20 Apr 2020Modifying how embryonic stem cells use sugar can switch them into a totipotent state, A*STAR researchers say.
Weaponizing stem cells in the war on diabetes
11 Dec 2019From replacing the insulin producing cells of the body, to serving as genetic and drug screening platforms, stem cells could change the landscape of available treatments for diabetes.
Scaling up for success
29 Nov 2019If cell-based therapies are to make it to the clinic, methods to grow stem cells in vast quantities will need to be developed. Here’s how A*STAR scientists are tackling the challenge of manufacturing stem cells at scale.