“The whole of Western natural philosophy is undergoing a sea change again, forced upon us by the experimental findings of quantum theory.” – Robert Lanza The next time you catch yourself on the verge of caving in to the pressures of everyday life, just take a moment to remember the world-renowned stem cell scientist Dr. Robert Lanza, Chief Scientific Officer of … [Read more...] about Dr. Robert Lanza’s book on Biocentrism will alter, and perhaps help you define, your universe
Stem Cells – The Cure for Blindness?
In the United States alone, over 7 million people - regardless of age, race, and gender - suffer from a visual disability, in statistics reported by the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). Most conditions afflicting vision are irreversible and/or require advanced, invasive - and sometimes risky - techniques. For example, patients suffering from the disease … [Read more...] about Stem Cells – The Cure for Blindness?
3D Printing Stem Cells Now Possible
According to research published in the journal Biofabrication, it is now possible to use a 3D printing method to generate stem cells, which can be used to build larger structures, including micro-organs. The research was published by scientists from Tsingua University in China and Drexel University in Philadelphia, which claims to have found a new way to create 3D-printed … [Read more...] about 3D Printing Stem Cells Now Possible
Stem Cells to Restore Vision for AMD Patients
There is a new technique currently being tested to restore vision in those suffering from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with stem cells. Over the course of 18 months, 10 patients will undergo the treatment at the Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. The first patient in the UK received the emperimental treatment earlier this year and doctors will know if it was … [Read more...] about Stem Cells to Restore Vision for AMD Patients
Using Stem Cells for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Patients
Advancements in stem cell research may one day help surgeons provide treatment for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a deadly neurodegenerative disease characterized by the selective death of motor neurons. CD133+ stem cells are known to have the capacity to differentiate into neural lineages and may provide an alternative treatment for … [Read more...] about Using Stem Cells for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Patients