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Mouse study further supports role of muscle stem cells in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
March 13, 2025
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“This study confirms that we’ll need to target both muscle fibres and muscle stem cells in order to treat this disease."
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Why one gene has an outsized impact on neurodevelopmental disorders
February 26, 2025
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“ADNP is a significant gene in neurodevelopmental disorders. With this new tool to study its function, we can work towards finding and testing new treatments."
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Could a preemie’s umbilical cord help repair their lungs?
February 11, 2025
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“Our results suggest we could one day test whether cells from a preemie’s umbilical cord might prevent them from developing a chronic lung disease.”
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‘Stroke in a dish’ reveals new recipe for brain repair
October 18, 2024
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa have found a new way to create neurons – a discovery that could be a major step forward in developing treatments for stroke and traumatic brain injury.
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Lab discovery suggests possible new approach for treating progressive multiple sclerosis
July 26, 2024
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A new study from The Ottawa Hospital and uOttawa shows that a microRNA molecule called miR-145-5p could be key to developing new treatments for progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Study reveals molecular reason why arteries harden with age
May 14, 2024
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“These cells could help us uncover potential drugs to prevent or treat cardiovascular diseases by targeting these molecular changes."
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Which cells have the greatest potential to repair the lungs of pre-term babies?
April 23, 2024
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Dr. Bernard Thébaud and his team have uncovered which types of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are the best at healing lung injury in the lab.
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Engineered lung tissue model reveals possible new treatment for lymphangioleiomyomatosis
July 12, 2023
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A research team led by Dr. Bill Stanford has discovered a new class of drugs that may be effective in treating lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). This rare disease is characterized by abnormal cell growth in the lungs which can lead to severe breathing
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Novel stem cell drives ‘remarkable’ regeneration of tiny blood vessels in the lung
May 15, 2023
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Dr. Duncan Stewart’s team has identified a novel stem cell with a remarkable ability to regenerate and repair the tiny blood vessels in the lungs.
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Prenatal exposure to low doses of methylmercury causes autism-like behaviors in mice
March 9, 2023
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A study co-led by Dr. Jing Wang and Dr. Laurie Chan is the first to show that exposing pregnant mice to low doses of methylmercury causes autism-like behaviors in their offspring.
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