Enhancing Stem Cell Delivery in Parkinson’s Disease with Focused Ultrasound
This study explored the use of MRI-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) for the delivery of human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in a Parkinson’s disease rat model. The results show improved behavioral outcomes and dopamine neuron preservation following this targeted therapy.
** FEATURED STUDY*** Engineered Heart Muscle Grafts Evaluated for Heart Repair
Engineered heart muscle (EHM) allografts derived from induced pluripotent stem cells were tested in rhesus macaques with heart failure. The study assessed long-term retention, structural integration, and functional outcomes, providing data that supported the initiation of a first-in-human clinical trial.
