Anti-Aging/Longevity News

This Week's Anti-Aging Video Preview--Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Patients and Stem Cell Therapy

Posted in Post categories, Longevity and Age Management, Genetic Research, Genetics in Disease, Stem Cell Research, Bioengineering, Gene Therapy, Genetic Engineering, Genetics, Stem Cell, Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cell Research, Genetic Engineering, Gene Therapy on Tue May 26, 2009

Zannos G. Grekos, MD speaks about Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Patients and Stem Cell Therapy at the 16th Annual Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada. Preview his discussion of the use of stem cells for regeneration of tissues and organs, repair of defective cell types and delivery of genetic therapies and chemo-therapeutic agents into the desired tissue. To view the video preview, click here.

Dr. Grekos will present "Stem Cells: Basic Concepts Current Clinical Applications and Case Studies" at the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures in San Jose, California, September 9-12 2009. For more information, call 1-888-997-0112. ... Continue Reading

Who's Who in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine

Posted in Longevity and Age Management, Genetic Research, Stem Cell Research, Bioengineering, Cellular Reprogramming, Gene Therapy, Genetic Engineering, Genetics, Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cell Research, Genetic Engineering, Gene Therapy on Tue May 26, 2009

Week of May 26, 2009

Xuetao Pei, PhD
Cell Biologist and Biophysicist

Dr. Pei is Professor and Director of Beijing Institute of Transfusion Medicine and SCRM Research Center, Chief Scientist of Key Project of State High-tech Project "Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering". His main research fields are stem cell biology, stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine.

At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures in San Jose, California (September 9-12, 2009), Dr. Pei will present, Stem Cell Research and Liver Regeneration, on Friday, September 11th.

This lecture will focus on the research currently underway on bone marrow and embryonic stem cell derived heptatocytes and their interaction with the microenvironment. Also discuss will be the microfabrication tools this research group has devised to improve cellular therapies in liver disease. For more information, call 1-888-997-0112. ... Continue Reading

Robotic knee resurfacing speeds recovery and reduces pain for osteoarthritis patients

Posted in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Imaging Techniques, Robotics on Thu April 09, 2009

A robotic knee resurfacing system used in partial knee replacement surgeries is leading to faster recovery and less pain for patients suffering from osteoarthritis. ... Continue Reading

Researchers "starve" malaria parasite, leading to its death

Posted in Biotechnology, Bioengineering on Fri February 13, 2009

A team of researchers from Monash University and the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia, have found a way to deactivate the final stage in the digestive mechanisms of malaria parasites, putting its survival mechanism out of commission. ... Continue Reading