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A single dose of stem cells can help older people with frailty to build up their endurance, reports @nature.com News. The results, in @cp-cellstemcell.bsky.social offer the strongest evidence to date for an effective treatment for frailty: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Deadline extended! Abstract submissions for #ISSCR2026 are now open until 4 March 2026! Share your latest discoveries & connect with leading researchers and industry innovators from around the world this July in Montréal, Canada 👉 https://bit.ly/4owAWzF

Our 2027 awards are now open for nominations! Each year, we recognise researchers who have made remarkable achievements across diverse fields. Nominations close 1 May 2026. science.org.au/news-events/...

@isscr.org & @asscr.bsky.social Joint Travel Award for ISSCR 2026! 👉Indicate interest during your ISSCR abstract submission. 👉Deadline - Strictly 11:59 p.m. on 25 February 2026 (US EST)/ 3:59 p.m. on 26 February 2026 AEDT. 👉More info www.isscr2026.org/awards

First combined human bone & bone marrow organoid platform for modelling long term blood & immune cell production in a human 3D system. This could be used to model blood cancers and immune disease. From @rdm.ox.ac.uk & published in @cp-cellstemcell.bsky.social www.rdm.ox.ac.uk/news/new-bon...

Two regenerative medicines prepared from iPS cells have been conditionally approved in Japan. It is 20 years since iPS cells were described & the treatments are for patients with severe heart failure from ischemic cardiomyopathy & Parkinson's disease. japantoday.com/category/nat...

Join @isscr.org as they celebate 20 years of iPSC discovery in Kyoto in October. There's still time to submit an abstract! Registration and more info 👇 www.isscr.org/upcoming-pro...

In the new Stem Cell Report podcast episode, guests discuss new approaches to improving the derivation & characterization of human sensory neurons through the development of a genetic toolkit to fluorescently label specific sensory neuron subtypes. https://ow.ly/G6Fx50YcyVO

New research in Stem Cell Reports shows that the timing of embryonic stem cell differentiation is not directly determined by the cell cycle. https://ow.ly/uKyg50Yeygy ISSCR | Cell Press | The Gairdner Foundation | SickKids Foundation

Promise for spinal cord repair: human spinal cord organoids can mimic the effects of spinal cord injury, report researchers at Northwestern Uni. They tested a new therapy on the mini organs & saw reduced scar tissue and regowth of neurites - a type of neuron. news.northwestern.edu/stories/2026...

Celebrate 20 years of iPSC discovery in the city where it all began! Join the global stem cell community in Kyoto this October for a historic symposium showcasing the latest advances driving the next 20 years! Register & submit your abstract 👉 https://bit.ly/49jDNXN

Scientists at @NUSMedicine have identified a protein that may help restore the brain's ability to produce new cells as it ages. Research published in @ScienceAdvances and more info here 👇 medicine.nus.edu.sg/news/nus-med...

ICYMI: New technique in CRISPR gene editing can program sequential edits in human cells, mimicking natural gene activation. The method, by researchers at UIC, published in Science Advances, may allow for more efficien cell engineering for medical therapies. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

New from @cellreprolab.bsky.social! The REPROcode library is a collection of over 400 immune-related human transcription factors in barcoded lenti vectors. Explore the set and find your favorite or mix-and-match: www.addgene.org/browse/artic...

Cell therapies are reemerging after a near collapse in the early 2000s caused by medical scandals and ethical concerns. Hopes are that they could provide meaningful relief for more diseases, esp those where there is no cure. ($) www.theaustralian.com.au/health/medic... (image Annie Cavanagh)

It is possible to create safe, cell-free tissue structures that effectively help the body build new bone tissue without triggering strong immune responses. Researchers at Lund Stem Cell Centre report their successful transplant in animal models in @pnas www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/univ...

New in @science.org Muscle stem cells build resilience but lose regenerative power with age, according to UCLA researchers. In mice, stem cells in aged muscle accumulate the NDRG1 protein that slows their ability to repair tissue but helps the cells survive longer: newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/cel...

🦴🧫 Over 2M people/year need bone transplants. A new @pnas.org study by @cto-bourgine.bsky.social shows how a cell-free cartilage graft can safely guide bone repair without strong immune reactions in animal models - an off-the-shelf step toward human studies. www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/univ...

The ISSCR invites researchers to the Modeling Human Development: Gene Networks, Organoids, and AI Tools webinar. Early-career scientists will present cutting-edge work integrating gene regulatory networks, organoid systems, & AI. Register today: https://ow.ly/ub2S50XTsyX

New study from King's College London: Generation and characterization of iPSC models from HIV-1-positive individuals with divergent clinical outcomes. Resource supports lentiviral vector transduction and replicating HIV-1 studies https://ow.ly/s81Z50Y1m16 ISSCR | Cell Press

Online now in Stem Cell Reports! Charting the translational pathway: ISSCR Best Practices for PSC-derived therapies. A comprehensive global framework guiding academia and industry through the translational pipeline and key decision points. https://ow.ly/orgU50Y1mle ISSCR | Cell Press

ISSCR issues statement in response to new NIH policy on research using human fetal tissue. "The abrupt ending of NIH support for fetal tissue research will undermine the development of new therapies for diseases that affect American families." https://ow.ly/epfM50Y1MHn Sean J. Morrison

Hear directly from past attendees about what makes the ISSCR Annual Meeting so special! From cutting-edge scientific sessions and inspiring keynote talks to incredible networking opportunities, ISSCR 2026 brings together leaders across stem cell research. Learn more 👉 https://www.isscr2026.org/

Weekly #regenerative reads: NIH fetal tissue research ban, hESCs likely next, retraction spike or just more awareness, more on "new" FDA CGT flexibility ipscell.com/2026/01/week... #stemcells

🔔 This is a reminder to submit your abstract for #ISSCR2026 by February 25th! Join nearly 3,500 scientists, clinicians, and industry leaders for 4 days at the frontiers of stem cell science, regenerative medicine, and engineering biology. 🗓️ July 8-11 📍 Montréal https://bit.ly/4pOzEzT @isscr.org

Register for the new, free course from ISSCR & STEMCELL Technologies “Applying the ISSCR Standards for Research.” The course provides a comprehensive overview of the ISSCR Standards, and real-life examples of how to apply them in your research. Check it out 👉 https://bit.ly/43Slc1G

Prof. Fiona Doetsch has been awarded the 2026 Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine! Her discoveries reveal how neural stem cells support lifelong brain plasticity and repair. 🧠 Read more: www.biozentrum.unibas.ch/news/detail/...

'Stem cells can rebuild damaged brain circuits after stroke': www.earth.com/news/stem-ce... Paper: www.cell.com/cell-stem-ce...

What are the big international stem cell research events for 2026? @isscr.org has a handy roundup of events, including: MAR: Access & Affordability in Cell/Gene Therapies summit in LA JUL: #ISSCR2026 in Montréal OCT: celebrating 20 Years of iPSC in Kyoto mailchi.mp/02f83aff9ee7...

We will be back on social media from Monday 12 January 2026. Wishing you all a safe festive season, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year - from the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia.

Researchers create a stem cell medium for canine stem cells that doesn’t contain any human components. “This research brings the clinical application of regenerative medicine for intractable diseases commonly seen in dogs ... closer to reality” www.asiaresearchnews.com/content/pure...

Space Balance and Stem Cell Research Wrap Up Week on Station: The Expedition 74 crew wrapped up the week exploring how the body balances itself in space and growing stem cells to improve health. www.nasa.gov/blogs/spaces...

‘Unlocking More Matches for Stem Cell Transplants’ – study finds patients can safely receive stem cell transplants from unrelated donors who are mismatched at two or more HLA markers: news.med.miami.edu/unlocking-mo... Paper: doi.org/10.1182/bloo...

‘Space travel affects haematopoietic stem cells’ – @nature.com review on the effects of spaceflight on haematopoietic stem and progenitor cells isolated from astronauts: doi.org/10.1038/s415...

‘UC San Diego Researchers Uncover the Earliest Stages of Human Placenta Formation’ – using stem cells to overcome ethical and technical constraints of studying placental formation in humans’: today.ucsd.edu/story/uc-san... Paper: doi.org/10.1073/pnas... @ucsandiego.bsky.social

‘Scientists boost tiny batteries within our cells in hopes of slowing effects of aging’ – US researchers rejuvenate old/damaged human cells by replacing their mitochondria: 13wham.com/news/nation-... Paper: doi.org/10.1073/pnas... See also @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...

The ISSCR and STEMCELL Technologies have launched Applying the ISSCR Standards for Research, a free, on-demand course designed to help scientists integrate the ISSCR Standards for Human Stem Cell Use in Research into their work. Learn more and take the course today👉 https://bit.ly/4aCuhzJ

ISSCR President Hideyuki Okano shares how the #ISSCR2026 Annual Meeting comes at a transformative time in the stem cell field, as therapies are approaching the clinic. Learn about the Presidential Symposium speakers and more: https://bit.ly/4aGimB5

Congratulations to Professor Jose Polo, our inaugural Metcalf Prize winner (2021), for securing funding under the Australian Research Council 2026 Discovery Project scheme @embl.org 👉 emblaustralia.org/grant-succes... Here's why we supported him: stemcellfoundation.net.au/jose_polo_sh...

‘FDA approves first stem cell therapy to treat severe aplastic anemia’ – United Press International reports on US Food and Drug Administration announcement: www.upi.com/Health_News/...

‘Young people urged to join stem cell donor roll with full matches hard to come by’ – Great @abcnewsaustralia.bsky.social article and a reminder for young people aged 18 to 35 to join the stem cell donor registry, to help Rowan and others like him: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...

‘Chinese scientists develop promising stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease’ – @scmpnews.bsky.social reports on ‘an ultra-efficient stem cell approach’ to the neurological disease involving a clinical trial by First Affiliated Hospital of USTC: scmp.com/news/china/s...

‘The Year in Cell Biology: 2025’ – Journal of Cell Biology wraps up the year with 13 of the ‘most impactful papers’, including how sphingolipid metabolism regulates stem cell function: rupress.org/jcb/collecti...

‘The functional principles of eye evolution: Light-sensitive stem cells provide new insight’ – study reveals ‘a ring of neural stem cells’, responsive to light, drive eye growth throughout the life of marine bristleworms: phys.org/news/2025-12... Paper: doi.org/10.1038/s414... @univie.ac.at

‘Mini lung organoids made in bulk could help test personalised cancer treatments’ – Researchers in Germany find ‘a simple, automated way’ of making lung organoids: oncologynews.com.au/latest-news/... Paper: doi.org/10.3389/fbio... @unidue.bsky.social

👩‍🚀 What are the health effects of space on astronauts? Our Catriona Jamieson, MD, PhD, sheds light on the topic in a new @cp-cellstemcell.bsky.social article. Her work — the 1st comprehensive study of stem cell health in astronauts — provides answers NASA Twins couldn't: bit.ly/3KsuyLe

‘Zapping stem cells could boost growth of new tissues and organs’ – Scientists at Melbourne’s RMIT University uncover how ‘tiny electrical pulses can steer stem cells as they grow’: phys.org/news/2025-12... Paper – doi.org/10.1002/admi...

‘9 medical breakthroughs that gave us hope in 2025’ – Nat Geo gives a nod to ‘giant leaps in regenerative medicine’: use of stem cells to create ureter tissue and an implantable heart patch: www.nationalgeographic.com/health/artic... Papers: doi.org/10.1038/s415... doi.org/10.1038/s414...

‘New off-the-shelf pancreatic cancer therapy able to hunt down tumors — even after they spread: study’ – UCLA researchers build therapy by turning ‘human stem cells into an invariant natural killer T cell’: nypost.com/2025/12/01/h... Paper: doi.org/10.1073/pnas...