Fluorescence microscopy image of a single muscle cell showing striped patterns in red and yellow, a blue-stained nucleus in the center, and a scale bar indicating 25 micrometers.

Murry Lab Demonstrates Role for Fatty Acids in Maturation of Heart Cells

December 6, 2019 | Categories: Heart Regeneration, Research | Tagged:

Nearly 18 million people die each year from heart disease, making it the leading cause of death in the world. In the United States alone, the economic impact of heart disease exceeds $200 billion, a figure that is expected to rise dramatically. Read More

Side-by-side microscopy images of tissue scaffolds: panel A (PRP treated) and panel B (enriched plasma treated), showing vessel structures in red and blue, and green fluorescent lower images. Yellow dashed lines and scale bars included.

Building Stronger Endothelium in Microvessels with Platelet Rich Plasma

October 29, 2019 | Categories: Research | Tagged:

Blood vessels are essential for human development and survival. Arteries, veins, capillaries and other types of vessels carry blood throughout the body, and with it, life-sustaining nutrients and oxygen required for the growth and repair of tissue, and for the maintenance of homeostasis. Read More

Side-by-side fluorescent microscopy images of cells. Left image shows green-stained networks within cells; right image shows similar structures in red. Both highlight the cellular interior and boundaries.

Insights on Genetic Causes of SIDS-linked Disease Published in Nature Communications

October 14, 2019 | Categories: Research | Tagged: , ,

Each year, according to the CDC, approximately 3,600 infant deaths in the United States are attributed to Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Syndrome (SUIDS) – an umbrella category that includes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Read More

Fluorescent microscopy image showing clusters of cells in blue, green, and purple hues, with a network of red, web-like structures surrounding them, set against a dark background.

With NIH Funding, Freedman Lab to Use Kidney Organoids to Predict Adverse Effects of Genome Editing

October 1, 2019 | Categories: Announcements, Award, Research | Tagged: , , , ,

Nearly 40 million Americans are impacted by chronic kidney disease, a family of progressive conditions associated with widespread health complications, including higher risk for heart disease. Read More

The cover of iScience magazine features a microscopic image of cells in vibrant colors—green, red, blue, and purple—forming circular and clustered patterns. Yellow text displays the magazines title and publication details.

Improved Method for Converting Stem Cells into Pancreatic Islet Progenitor Cells Detailed in iScience

August 29, 2019 | Categories: Announcements, Core Faculty, Research | Tagged: , , , , ,

Type 1 diabetes is a disease that occurs when the immune system attacks and kills the cells that produce insulin in the pancreas, known as beta-cells. Read More

Fluorescent microscope image of elongated cells with blue nuclei, green and red striations indicating protein structures. Scale bar at bottom left indicates 50 micrometers. Black background enhances cell visibility.

ISCRM Researchers Discover “Missing Piece” of the Heart Regeneration Puzzle

August 21, 2019 | Categories: Announcements, Research | Tagged: , , , ,

Nearly 18 million people die each year from heart disease, making it the leading cause of death in the world. In the United States alone, the annual economic impact of heart disease exceeds $200 billion, a figure that is expected to rise dramatically. Read More