Circadian rhythms in stem cells and their therapeutic potential by Napasiri Putthanbut, Paul Alexis Bourgade Su, Jea-Young Lee, Cesario V. Borlongan

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Fostering community discussions and building a toolkit for mental health and wellness in STEM by Danielle R. Williams, D’Anne Duncan, Mallory M. Rice, Erica L. Sanchez

“…We hope this paper serves as a valuable guide for potential facilitators to initiate conversations about mental health and wellness in their respective STEM spaces.…”
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Optimized Method to Generate Well-Characterized Macrophages from Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells by Qimin Hai, Peter Bazeley, Juying Han, Gregory Brubaker, Jennifer Powers, Claudia M. Diaz-Montero, Jonathan D. Smith

“…The objectives of this study are to define a robust and consistent method for the differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) into macrophages that can address these needs for recurrent studies with high yields and the potential for gene editing. …”
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The power duo: unleashing cognitive potential through human-AI synergy in STEM and non-STEM education by Nidhu Neena Varghese, Binny Jose, T. Bindhumol, Anu Cleetus, S. Brinda Nair

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Astrocytes enhance the invasion potential of glioblastoma stem-like cells. by Barbara H Rath, Joshlean M Fair, Muhammad Jamal, Kevin Camphausen, Philip J Tofilon

“…Glioblastomas (GBMs) are characterized as highly invasive; the contribution of GBM stem-like cells (GSCs) to the invasive phenotype, however, has not been completely defined. …”
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Therapeutic potential of exosomal lncRNAs derived from stem cells in wound healing: focusing on mesenchymal stem cells by Ali Morabbi, Mohammad Karimian

“…Abstract The self-renewal ability and multipotency of stem cells give them great potential for use in wound healing. …”
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Parkinson's Disease and Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Potential for Cell-Based Therapy by Masaaki Kitada, Mari Dezawa

“…Cell transplantation is a strategy with great potential for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, and many types of stem cells, including neural stem cells and embryonic stem cells, are considered candidates for transplantation therapy. …”
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The Potential of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes to Treat Diabetes Mellitus by Ju-El Kim, Jong-Won Lee, Gi Doo Cha, Jeong-Kee Yoon

“…Consequently, MSC-derived exosomes have attracted attention as a novel treatment for DM as an alternative to stem cell therapy. In this review, we will introduce the potential of MSC-derived exosomes for the treatment of DM by discussing the studies that have used MSC-derived exosomes to treat DM, which have shown therapeutic effects in both type 1 and type 2 DM.…”
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The Potential of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells to Treat and Model Alzheimer’s Disease by Joseph M. Schulz

“…Until the invention of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) in 2006, the bulk of research was carried out using transgenic animal models that offered little promise in their ability to translate well from benchtop to bedside, creating a bottleneck in the development of therapeutics. …”
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Potential Roles of Dental Pulp Stem Cells in Neural Regeneration and Repair by Lihua Luo, Yan He, Xiaoyan Wang, Brian Key, Bae Hoon Lee, Huaqiong Li, Qingsong Ye

“…This review summarizes current advances in dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) and their potential applications in the nervous diseases. …”
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The metaphysical, ethical and theological musings on embryonic stem cells by Fred Olwendo

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Adipose-derived stem cell exosomes: mechanisms and therapeutic potentials in wound healing by Heting Feng, Song Gong, Jiafeng Liu, Sis Aghayants, Yiling Liu, Min Wu, Yiping Wu, Jingyu Song

“…Among the emerging therapeutic strategies, adipose-derived stem cell exosomes (ADSC-Exos) attract significant attention due to their potent regenerative capabilities. …”
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Very small embryonic-like stem cells (VSELs) on the way for potential applications in regenerative medicine by Kannathasan Thetchinamoorthy, Justyna Jarczak, Patrycja Kieszek, Diana Wierzbicka, Janina Ratajczak, Magdalena Kucia, Mariusz Z. Ratajczak, Mariusz Z. Ratajczak

“…Our group purified these rare cells, naming them very small embryonic-like stem cells (VSELs). With their broad differentiation potential, VSELs have emerged as a new candidate population for clinical applications. …”
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PCL scaffold with well-defined hierarchical pores effectively controls cell migration and alignment of human mesenchymal stem cells by Se-Hwan Lee, Jaeyeon Lee, Nae-Un Kang, Yong Sang Cho, Su Chin Heo, Yongdoo Park, Young-Sam Cho

“…This highlights the need to design a biopolymeric scaffold with well-defined hierarchical structure and optimized surface properties to improve bone regeneration. …”
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Stem cells in regenerative medicine: Unlocking therapeutic potential through stem cell therapy, 3D bioprinting, gene editing, and drug discovery by Idris Zubairu Sadiq, Fatima Sadiq Abubakar, Babangida Sanusi Katsayal, Bashiru Ibrahim, Auwal Adamu, Mohammed Aliyu Usman, Mukhtar Aliyu, Mukhtar Adeiza Suleiman, Aliyu Muhammad

“…Stem Cells (SCs) have become potentially instrumental in addressing many human diseases such as cancer, diabetes, age-related diseases and tissue defects. …”
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Therapeutic Potential of Olfactory Ensheathing Cells and Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Spinal Cord Injuries by Zadroga Anna, Jezierska-Woźniak Katarzyna, Czarzasta Joanna, Monika Barczewska, Wojtkiewicz Joanna, Maksymowicz Wojciech

“…However, treatment options for spinal cord injury are limited, but rehabilitation and experimental technologies have been found to help maintain or improve remaining nerve function in some cases. Mesenchymal stem cells as well as olfactory ensheathing cells seem to show therapeutic impact on damaged spinal cord and might be useful in neuroregeneration. …”
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Evaluation of the Therapeutic Potential of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) in Preclinical Models of Autoimmune Diseases by Radha Krishan Shandil, Saumya Dhup, Shridhar Narayanan

“…This emphasizes a greater need for building robust preclinical models and models that can better predict the clinical translation of stem cell-based therapeutics. Stem cell therapy based on MSCs having the definitive potential to regulate the immune system and control inflammation is emerging as a promising tool for the treatment of autoimmune disorders while promoting tissue regeneration. …”
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Stem cell culture conditions affect in vitro differentiation potential and mouse gastruloid formation. by Marloes Blotenburg, Lianne Suurenbroek, Danique Bax, Joëlle de Visser, Vivek Bhardwaj, Luca Braccioli, Elzo de Wit, Antonius van Boxtel, Hendrik Marks, Peter Zeller

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Exploring the antioxidant, antiglycation, and anti-inflammatory potential of Oroxylum indicum stem bark extracts. by Soraya Rodwattanagul, Pathomwat Wongrattanakamon, Siripat Chaichit, Chuda Chittasupho, Wutigri Nimlamool, Wim E Hennink, Siriporn Okonogi

“…Several extracts from its stem bark were obtained using hexane, ethyl acetate, and ethanol as extraction solvents. …”
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Blood-brain barrier repair: potential and challenges of stem cells and exosomes in stroke treatment by Xiaochen Fu, Xiaochen Fu, Jia Li, Jia Li, Shoujun Yang, Jiapeng Jing, Jiapeng Jing, Qinzhi Zheng, Qinzhi Zheng, Ting Zhang, Ting Zhang, Zhuo Xu

“…This review will present the latest research advances in stem cells and their exosomes in stroke treatment, as well as the challenges of cell source, transplantation timing, dosage, and route of administration in clinical application, aiming to discuss their mechanisms of repairing BBB integrity and potential for clinical application, and proposes future research directions. …”
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