In a first, Scientists successfully transplant two kidneys from genetically modified pig into brain dead man
The need for a source of organs is huge: While more than 41,000 transplants were performed in the US last year, a record, more than 100,000 people remain on the national waiting list.
Jan 21, 2022, 15:01 PM ISTScientists reverse ageing in old human cells in breakthrough study
The research, published in the journal BMC Cell Biology, has the potential to lead to therapies which could help people age better, without experiencing some of the degenerative effects of getting old.
Nov 09, 2017, 11:01 AM ISTBreakthrough! Scientists pave way for pig-to-human organ transplant through gene editing
In the study, published in the journal Science, the researchers removed the virus genes from the pig genome using CRISPR-Cas 9 – a gene editing tool – in live animals.
Aug 11, 2017, 17:58 PM ISTMedical breakthrough: Dietary supplement which can prevent miscarriages, birth defects discovered!
The discovery showed that a major cause was a deficiency of a vital molecule known as NAD, which is important for normal development of organs.
Aug 10, 2017, 11:42 AM ISTBreakthrough? First digitally monitored twins born to Indian-origin woman in the UK!
It means doctors can compare babies development against what is normal for twins, rather than for single births.
Jul 29, 2017, 20:33 PM ISTMiniature human heart made from rat's organ may help test new drugs
The mini human heart was created by introducing human cells into the matrix of a whole rat heart.
Jul 13, 2017, 17:07 PM ISTMedical breakthrough: Australian plant extract to eliminate Zika virus discovered!
Tests confirmed the compounds halted the virus and stopped it from replicating without damage to host mammalian cells, researchers said.
Jun 02, 2017, 17:56 PM ISTMedical breakthrough! Mystery behind multiple sclerosis revealed, as scientists discover cause of disease
Affecting more women than men, multiple sclerosis victimizes around 2.5 million people around the world. Typically, people are diagnosed in their 20s and 30s.
Apr 24, 2017, 22:36 PM ISTScientists successfully culture beating human heart cells on spinach leaves!
When the plant cells are washed away what remains is a framework made primarily of cellulose, a natural substance that is not harmful to people.
Mar 28, 2017, 16:17 PM ISTScientists create artificial human blood from skin cells!
This brings them one step closer to actually making this miraculous discovery.
Nov 25, 2016, 05:56 AM ISTWorld's first robotic eye surgery performed in Britain!
The surgical procedure was completed at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital, during which, Father Beaver said he “felt relaxed”.
Sep 11, 2016, 09:22 AM ISTBreakthrough in human cell transformation for better health
The fuller understanding, at the molecular level of cell production leading on from this, may allow the researchers to grow whole organs from somebody's own cells, the findings, published in Nature Genetics, showed.
Jan 24, 2016, 16:31 PM IST