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Generation of Large Intestinal Organoid
The workings of the human body have long been studied, ranging from the development of an organism to the diseases that inevitably bring about their demise. Much of the research into the mechanisms of development and disease utilizes cell lines or animals such as mice. Although scientific advances have been made using these model systems, they tend to be physiologically irrelevant in creating effective therapies for humans. As a result of three-dimensional (3D) cell culture methods, many aspects of stem cell differentiation…
Read MoreImprovements in NIPS Results from Maternal Blood
Chromosome aneuploidies are common genetic defects that can lead to diseases such as Down syndrome. Current methods of aneuploidy testing exist, primarily in the form of chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis. Although precise, these tests are invasive and may result in intrauterine infection and miscarriage. Recently, fetal genetic material (found in maternal blood) has been used to screen for fetal aneuploidy in high-risk women. Now a simple blood draw can detect chromosomal abnormalities during pregnancies. However, the limitations of cell-free DNA screening…
Read MoreSynthetic Stem Cells Mend Damaged Heart Tissue
Adult stem cells have the ability of self-regeneration and differential plasticity, which allows them to play a key role in cell-mediated cardiovascular regenerative therapies. One such adult stem cell, mesenchymal stem cell (MSC), is widely used in preclinical and clinical studies on the regeneration of cardiac function and structure after acute myocardial infarction. A primary mechanism of MSCs therapeutic effects is the release of soluble factors that promote regeneration of the damaged tissue. The major challenge to overcome with MSCs as a…
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Launch of CGT Global Products on Fisher Scientific
Ordering StemExpress products just got easier! Fisher Scientific, a one-stop online ordering catalog for your lab equipment and supplies, will now carry our best selling products to allow convenient shopping for your research needs. Check out our lineup of products to see what we currently offer at Fisher Scientific. For additional information, please contact one of our sales specialists at 530-303-3828.
Read MorePersonalized medicine has taken a leap forward with advances in chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy
CAR-T Cell Therapy Treatments for cancers of the blood have been historically based on surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy with more recent treatments focused on adoptive T cell therapy (ACT). ACT is most commonly applied by isolating tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, which are naturally enriched from tumor-specific T cells, expanded in culture, and reintroduced back into the patient. Although this was a major breakthrough using ACT, the results had limited success on patients. Within the last few years, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy…
Read MoreNew CGT Global G-CSF Mobilized Leukopaks
G-CSF Mobilized Leukopaks StemExpress introduces G-CSF Mobilized Leukopaks to their extensive collection of blood-derived cell products. After two years of working with their clients to develop a protocol in which institute protocol standards were evaluated, a mobilized Leukopak procedure was developed to bring a high-quality product to clients demanding low granulocyte contamination, high cell viability, and an increase in CD34+ cell frequencies. According to Joe Anderson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at UC Davis, “we worked closely with StemExpress to obtain a…
Read MoreWhat are adult stem cells?
What are adult stem cells? Most cells in the adult body are specialized cell types. Specialized cell types are differentiated cells that serve a specific purpose in a particular tissue. For example, red blood cells are specifically designed to carry oxygen through the blood. Red blood cells perform their function for 100-120 days; new red blood cells are being formed daily to make sure the body gets its supply of oxygen. So where do these new red blood cells come from? In…
Read MoreCGT Global Collection Center launches new Arlington, MA location
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A Stem Cell Collection Center has opened in your neighborhood at 50 Mill Street, Arlington MA 02476. StemExpress Collection Centers collect blood and bone marrow to support scientists around the world who are racing to unlock cures for diseases like diabetes and heart disease. You can help by providing just a small blood sample. In your blood there are millions of cells scientists need to do their work. StemExpress can provide those cells directly to research institutes globally, and to leading…
Read MoreThe research community needs your help, and so do we.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 4600 Americans are diagnosed with new cases of cancer every day. Researchers around the globe need cancerous blood samples to help in the development of cures and treatments. StemExpress is dedicated to filling that need, and we need your help. If you or someone you know has cancer, you may be able to donate blood samples for research. We need samples from a broad spectrum of donors, just a few examples include people with any form of Leukemia, Lymphoma, and malignant…
Read MorePlay a pivotal role in Regenerative Medicine!
What is Regenerative Medicine? Regenerative Medicine is a branch of science that works toward replacing, engineering or regenerating damaged human cells, tissues or organs. One of the only organs in the human body that can regenerate a part of itself naturally is the liver. Remove a section and it will regenerate the missing piece. The rest of the human body is not so lucky. Damage the spinal cord and one can suffer lifelong paralysis. But there is new hope for the future!…
Read MoreCGT Global CEO Inspires Entrepreneurs at UCD Ignite Conference
StemExpress CEO, Cate Dyer, was a keynote speaker for the UCD Ignite Conference on March 3rd, 2017. Ignite is a four-day summit where innovative MBA and Ph.D. students from various top-level business programs learn from some of the most successful and up-and-coming entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and other hubs of innovation and entrepreneurship. Check out the video below!
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