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Paralyzed Man Can Eat Again After Regrowing Esophagus

Apr 28, 2016 Mira Swave, MD Posted in Esophagus, Featured, Paralyzed, Regeneration, Regenerative Therapy

In a big step forward for regenerative medicine, a 24-year-old man who lost most of his esophagus to an aggressive infection following a car wreck has grown a replacement. Although paralyzed from the neck down, the man is now able to swallow and eat normally and maintain his weight after many years of struggling with [Read More]

Regrowing Your Own Body Parts: Is It Possible?

Apr 14, 2016 Mira Swave, MD Posted in Featured, Mulitpotent Stem Cells, Regeneration, Stem Cell Therapy

Australian scientists have recently shared some exciting news in the field of stem cell therapy. For the first time, researchers have been able to reprogram adult stem cells to regenerate any type of body tissue. The technique, inspired by a salamander’s ability to regrow a lost limb, makes adult stem cells lose their tissue-specific characteristics [Read More]