A Japanese government bioethics panel has given the green light to a controversial but closely regulated area of research: the creation of human embryos using lab-generated sperm and eggs derived from pluripotent stem cells, including induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. The panel’s recommendation allows this practice strictly for scientific research focused on infertility and genetic diseases—not for reproductive purposes. [Read more…]
First-in-Human Trial of OpCT-001: An iPSC-Derived Cell Therapy for Primary Photoreceptor Diseases
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OpCT-001 is the first iPSC-derived investigational cell therapy to be clinically tested for treating primary photoreceptor diseases
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Phase 1/2a trial, CLARICO, is a first-in-human, multisite, 2-part interventional trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and the effect on clinical outcomes of OpCT-001
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Primary photoreceptor diseases are a subgroup of inherited retinal disorders that affect the structure and function of the photoreceptor cells in the retina, leading to irreversible vision loss in children and adults
How CellPort Is Making Cell Culture Smarter – Interview with Patrick Dentinger, CEO of CellPort Software
In the dynamic world of cell therapy, where precision and reproducibility are paramount, one scientist’s frustration with cell unpredictability sparked an industry-changing innovation. After years at the bench wrestling with the inherent variability of cell culture, Patrick Dentinger recognized a deeper problem—labs weren’t equipped with the right tools to track, understand, and manage cellular drift. [Read more…]
uBriGene Launches Clinical iPSC Banks to Accelerate Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy Development
ROCKVILLE, MD, June 16, 2025 – uBriGene Biosciences, a leading cell and gene therapy CDMO, is proud to announce the launch of its fully characterized, ready-to-use induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) banks. Developed using uBriGene’s proprietary RNA-LNP reprogramming technology, these iPSC banks are now available to support research, translational development, and clinical applications worldwide. [Read more…]
How to Find a Stem Cell Clinical Trial for Your Condition
Are you or a loved on suffering from arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS), COPD, Alzheimer’s disease, asthma, or other chronic condition? If so, how do you find a stem cell clinical trial?
This article provides the answers, including links to find a clinical trials near you, as well as links to clinical trials for specific conditions.Â
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