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Kyoto University seeks approval to use iPS cells in treatment for damaged knees

National / Science & Health Nov 28, 2019

Kyoto University seeks approval to use iPS cells in treatment for damaged knees

Kyoto University said Wednesday it has asked for government approval to conduct a clinical trial that involves transplanting cartilage made from induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells to treat damaged knee joints. Under the plan, a team led by Noriyuki Tsumaki, a professor at the university ...

University of Tokyo plans experiment to grow human organs in pigs within about a year

National / Science & Health Apr 28, 2019

University of Tokyo plans experiment to grow human organs in pigs within about a year

The University of Tokyo plans to start an experiment to grow human pancreases in pigs for transplantation using induced pluripotent stem cells, better known as iPS cells, a professor leading the project said recently. Professor Hiromitsu Nakauchi said he hopes to launch the first project ...

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