MP3 Current Events #3

Brian Velazquez                                                                                                                 Digital Design

            The article "Indian scientists have developed a mechanism to rejuvenate aged stem cells" written by Yogesh Sharma discusses how a group of Indian scientist have developed mechanism with the purpose of rejuvenating aged stem cells. Bone marrow transplantation involves transplantation of hematopoietic stem cells or stem cells that give rise to other types of blood cells. In order to have a better outcome in Bone marrow transplantation it is best if the donor is young in age with the use of the mechanism it is capable of rejuvenating stem cells of older donors. This would result on the stem cells being useful for transplantation increasing the donor pool for other transplantation. The mechanism was developed by researchers at the National Center for Cell Science (NCCS). It involves rejuvenating aged hematopoietic stem cells in a short-term culture using micro-vesicles secreted by you stromal cells. This helps the cells reach a young like state that make them useful in transplants. The research has the potential to improve the outcome of regenerative medicine therapies using this approach. The development of this mechanism has expanded the possibilities that are currently available when it comes to regenerative medicine involving tissue. So the mechanism I believe is a huge step forward as it increases the donor pool it also may lead to advancement in medicines involving tissue regeneration.

 ORIGINAL SOURCE OF INFORMATION: http://www.firstpost.com/tech/news-analysis/indian-scientists-have-developed-a-mechanism-to-rejuvenate-aged-stem-cells-4283955.html

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