In this episode, we briefly introduce stem cells and their niches. Our discussion focuses on the following topics:
Stem cells as a good field of study
The applications of stem cells
Mechanical & Biochemical signalling pathways associated with stem cell niches
Age-related stem cell niches
How modulating stem cell niches can be important in therapyThese are the articles mentioned in this episode:
'No place like home: anatomy and function of the stem cell niche’ (Jones & Wagers, 2008)
'Blood-borne revitalization of the aged brain' (Castellano, Kirby, Wyss-Coray, 2015)
'Therapeutic targeting of a stem cell niche' (Adams et al, 2007)