Harvard University Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology

Culturing muscle cells

The Harvard team successfully recreated the satellite cell niche using 3D organoid culture techniques, generating stem cells that closely resemble native adult stem cells. These cells can engraft, repopulate the stem cell niche, persist long-term, and regenerate muscle after repeated injury.

SourceHarvard University Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology·JournalNature Biotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 11, 2024

Turns out lowly thymus may be saving your life

A new Harvard-led research suggests that the thymus, often considered expendable in adults, actually plays a crucial role in maintaining adult immune health and preventing cancer. The study found that patients who had their thymus removed had a nearly threefold higher risk of death from various causes, including cancer.

SourceHarvard University Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateAug 3, 2023