By 2040, the world is set to witness an unprecedented health challenge. Dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is predicted to impact a staggering 300 million individuals globally. In the face of this escalating health crisis and the current lack of viable treatments, hope emerges from ongoing clinical trials. These trials are [...]
In the world of vaccine manufacturing, achieving the highest level of efficiency and consistent output is imperative. Seen especially when addressing the urgent demand for widespread immunisation, combating infectious diseases, and responding to global health crises. An article published by Cell Culture Dish, outlined the recent innovations in accelerating vaccine production from Vero cells [...]
An exciting progression in the world of artificial meat was announced a few days ago as cultured meat products were officially approved by the USDA for commercial sale in the US. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the US authority responsible for developing laws and approvals surrounding farming, forestry and food. [...]
Recent studies have identified the increasingly prevalent advantages of microcarriers when used in the production of Extracellular Vesicles (EVs), in particular, exosomes. These are used for intercellular communication, cell-to-cell signalling, tissue repair and various other purposes. This article gives a summary of these respective papers, both published within the past few years, which [...]
A global competition conducted by XPRIZE titled ‘Feed the Next Billion’ (FTNB), has announced its six finalists for companies in the alternative meat industry. XPRIZE is a non-profit organisation set up for the purpose of running competitions to award industry leaders for seeking to solve various global problems. One notable finalist was CellX, [...]
An article recently published by GEN describes the unique benefits of stem cells when treating Multiple Sclerosis. Such discoveries support a growing demand for stem cell therapies and clinical applications of such techniques in the future. Supporting this requirement calls for higher adherent quantities of stem cells in clinical settings, therefore microcarriers are [...]
An article published by The Scientist details the benefits between soft and stiff substrates for differing stem cell applications. See Original Article. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) possess enormous potential as they can differentiate into various types of cells including bone, cartilage, muscle, and fat. Recent research suggests that the stiffness of the extracellular environment [...]
A recent report has assessed the investment rankings of different countries in the advancement of lab-grown meat. The report by GovGrant suggests that lab-grown meat is expected to make up approximately 25% of all meat consumption by 2035, following the approval of cultured meat by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Lab-grown meat is [...]
Japan's Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, has announced plans to support the development of a cultivated meat industry in the country. He believes that foodtech, including cellular foods, is important in achieving a sustainable food supply. The Prime Minister has pledged to create a new market and support the establishment of labelling rules and safety [...]
A UK-based company has produced what they claim to be the first-ever cultivated steak fillet made using pork cells. A UK-based company called 3D Bio-Tissues has produced what they claim to be the world's first cultivated steak fillet made entirely from pork cells. The fillet reportedly measures nine cm in width, four cm [...]
