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Organ Regeneration

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science2 days ago•4 min saved

Lab-Grown Hair Follicles Reach Growth Milestone in Mice

Researchers created fully functional hair follicles in the lab using a three-cell recipe (epithelial stem cells, dermal papilla cells, and accessory mesenchymal cells), enabling growth cycles and tissue attachment in mice; this marks progress toward lab-grown hair restoration and organ regeneration, though human trials are not yet underway and scaling/transplantation remain challenges. OrganTech partly funded the work, and the findings were published in Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications.

via ScienceAlert|

#hair #hair-follicle #organ-regeneration

science1 year ago•2 min saved

"Scientists Successfully Grow 'Mini Antlers' on Mice Using Deer Cells"

Scientists have achieved a major breakthrough by implanting mice with deer cells, resulting in the growth of "mini antlers" at a rapid rate of 2.75cm per day. This development provides valuable insights into regenerative medicine for bones and organs, as mammals generally lack the ability to regenerate tissues. The study, published in the journal Science, identified key genes and cells crucial for antler development, offering a potential resource for mammalian organ regeneration. While this advancement holds promise for future medical treatments, ethical and safety considerations regarding cross-species cell implantation will need to be addressed.

via UNILAD|

#deer-cells #mini-antlers #organ-regeneration