The Lancet Retracts Cardiac Stem Cell Clinical Trial Paper
The Lancet Retracts Cardiac Stem Cell Clinical Trial Paper
The publication of the SCIPIO trial is among many by Piero Anversa’s lab that Harvard Medical School flagged for fraudulent data.
The publication of the SCIPIO trial is among many by Piero Anversa’s lab that Harvard Medical School flagged for fraudulent data.
cardiac regeneration
Adult Cardiac Stem Cells Don’t Exist: Study
Diana Kwon | Sep 5, 2018 | 3 min read
A mouse study adds to the growing body of work disputing the ability of progenitor cells to regenerate muscle tissue in adult mammals’ hearts.
First iPS Cell Trial for Heart Disease Raises Excitement, Concern
Katarina Zimmer | Aug 31, 2018 | 4 min read
Without knowing the cells’ mechanism of action, researchers question the best way to administer them to patients.
Synthetic Stem Cells Regenerate Heart Tissue in Mice
Diana Kwon | Jun 1, 2017 | 2 min read
These engineered “cells” were made from the secretions and membranes of human mesenchymal stem cells.
Q&A: Improving Cardiac Cell Therapy
Kerry Grens | Nov 15, 2016 | 4 min read
The Scientist caught up with cardiac stem cell researcher Mark Sussman to get his thoughts on the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions meeting.
Donor Stem Cells Improve Cardiac Function
Kerry Grens | Oct 12, 2016 | 2 min read
After a heart attack, monkeys given induced pluripotent stem cell–derived cardiomyocytes show more regeneration in the organ, but with risks.
Mysterious Mechanisms of Cardiac Cell Therapy
Kerry Grens | Feb 4, 2016 | 3 min read
Injections of progenitor cells into damaged rat hearts may improve function, but not because the implants themselves are creating new muscle.
Gel Heals Heart Attack Injury
Kerry Grens | Sep 17, 2015 | 2 min read
A collagen patch seeded with a regenerative protein helps mice and pigs regain cardiac function after a heart attack.