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Extracellular Matrix

Discussion in 'Science' started by tecoyah, Nov 11, 2018.

  1. tecoyah

    tecoyah Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    This seems like Sci-Fi but is actually real and happening. Here come the future of medicine.
     
    tecoyah, Nov 11, 2018
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    tecoyah Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    This is gonna be a big deal.
     
    tecoyah, Nov 18, 2018
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    I recall seeing the early experiments with these cell matrices. They were using mice and were able to grow entire hearts and lungs.

    This will be transformative and hopefully it will happen sooner rather than later.
     
    Derideo_Te, Nov 18, 2018
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    tecoyah Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    College student powerpoint.
     
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    There certainly is admirable, appropriate technology that could aid humanity to live in a better material world.
     
    David Landbrecht, Nov 18, 2018
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    Repairing nerve damage is one of the toughest of all regenerative obstacles to overcome. Stem cells are an essential factor and hopefully the they will be able to figure out how to apply the extracellular matrix, or something similar, to make this work. My spouse has nerve damage from the chemo and that may never recover so this kind of research is key to finding cures for people like her.
     
    Derideo_Te, Nov 19, 2018
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