Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a pioneering method to mend damaged hearts without open-heart surgery, an advance that could one day transform the treatment of heart failure. The new approach uses lab-grown heart tissue made from reprogrammed adult stem cells, delivered through a
Cells
When it comes to treating disease, one promising avenue is addressing the presence of senescent cells. These cells — also known as “zombie cells” — stop dividing but don’t die off as cells typically do. They turn up in numerous diseases, including cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, and in the process of aging. While potential treatments […]
Manufacturing engineers are at the forefront of bringing new medicines derived from human sources such as cells, blood and genes to patients. They produce what are often first-of-their kind biotherapies for diseases that previously had few or no treatment options. “The most interesting thing about our job is being able to be part of a […]












