Tag: tissue repair
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MEDS: Ingestible Bioprinter for Non-Invasive Tissue Repair
What is MEDS and why it matters Researchers at EPFL’s Laboratory for Advanced Fabrication Technologies have unveiled MEDS, the Magnetic Endoluminal Deposition System. This pioneering device marks a new step in bioprinting by marrying the precision of tissue fabrication with the safety and practicality of an ingestible capsule. Unlike traditional, bulky bioprinters that require anesthesia…
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Ingestible Bioprinter MEDS: A Breakthrough for Minimally Invasive GI Tissue Repair
A New Frontier in GI Tissue Repair Researchers at EPFL’s Laboratory for Advanced Fabrication Technologies have unveiled MEDS (Magnetic Endoluminal Deposition System), the first ingestible bioprinter designed to repair tissue from inside the body. Unlike bulky surgical tools or tethered devices, MEDS aims to deliver precision bioprinting directly at the site of tissue damage, offering…
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Checkpoint inhibitors reveal tissue repair role, offering hope for chronic wounds
Unveiling a new function for a familiar immune brake Checkpoint inhibitors are well known for their role in cancer therapy, where they release the immune system’s brakes to attack tumor cells. In a surprising twist, researchers from the University of Zurich (UZH) have uncovered a second, equally important function: TIGIT, a checkpoint protein, promotes tissue…
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Checkpoint Inhibitor TIGIT Promotes Tissue Repair
New role for checkpoint inhibitors in tissue healing Checkpoint inhibitors are best known for unleashing the immune system against cancer. A surprising new perspective emerging from researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) shows that one of these inhibitors, TIGIT, also plays a vital part in tissue repair. Published in Nature Immunology, the study reveals…
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Checkpoint inhibitors aid tissue repair, offering new hope for chronic wounds
Summary: A new role for checkpoint inhibitors in tissue repair Checkpoint inhibitors, best known for unleashing the immune system against cancer, may also help heal damaged tissues. Researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) have identified a previously unknown function of one such inhibitor, TIGIT: it promotes tissue repair after viral infection. The discovery, published…
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TIGIT Immune Checkpoint Promotes Tissue Healing and Regeneration
Overview: A new role for an immune checkpoint Immune checkpoint inhibitors have transformed cancer therapy by releasing the brakes on the immune system. A surprising new finding from researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) reveals that one such brake, TIGIT, does more than help tumor-fighting immune cells—it also promotes tissue healing. This discovery could…
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Planarian stem cells defy niche signals, unlocking the secrets of regeneration
Planarian stem cells reveal a new horizon in tissue regeneration Planarian flatworms have long fascinated scientists with their extraordinary regenerative powers. A new study from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, published in Cell Reports, shows that planarian stem cells may not rely on a local niche in the way many other organisms do. Instead,…