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Happy Holidays From AATB
As 2025 comes to a close, AATB would like to wish its members, partners, and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of the AATB NewsBrief a look at some of the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Wednesday, January 7.
NEWS FROM THE FIELD
Vaping Produces a Chemical that Destroys Human Tissue, Research Shows
UC Merced
A new study found that vaping CBD can convert it into a highly toxic compound, CBD-Q, which kills human tissue, highlighting serious safety risks from heat, oxidative stress and poor storage, and prompting researchers to explore additives that could prevent its formation.
Columbia Scientists Turn Yogurt into a Healing Gel That Mimics Human Tissue
Science Daily
Columbia Engineering researchers have developed an innovative injectable hydrogel using yogurt-derived extracellular vesicles that serve both as bioactive agents and structural components, offering a scalable, modular platform for promoting tissue regeneration and advancing regenerative medicine.
LDI's Donor Transport Pack: Built for Dignity and Reliability
LDI Medical®
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Researchers Map Epigenomic Landscapes of Fat Tissue Cells, Revealing How They Shape Obesity Risk
UCLA Health
A new single-cell atlas of human fat tissue reveals how DNA regulation and 3D genome organization in adipocytes underlie genetic risk for abdominal obesity, offering insights into obesity biology and potential precision therapies for cardiometabolic disease.
This Cellular Trick Helps Cancer Spread, but Could Also Stop It
SciTechDaily
Researchers have discovered that groups of normal cells can collectively sense structures far beyond their immediate environment, a mechanism that helps explain cancer cell migration and could lead to new strategies for limiting tumor spread.
What Will We Accomplish Together in 2026?
Blood Centers of America®
Since 2022, BCA has delivered measurable value to AATB establishments through its comprehensive portfolio of supplier savings agreements. In nearly every category of your spend, our purchasing program team remains dedicated to advancing your procurement goals and strengthening partnerships. As we close out another successful year, we look forward to building on our momentum and creating even greater opportunities in 2026. Wishing you a Happy New Year!
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New Brain Imaging Breakthrough Reveals Clues to Parkinson's
ScienceDaily
A new “zap-and-freeze” imaging technique has revealed how synaptic vesicles rapidly release and recycle messages in mouse and human neurons, offering insights into the origins of nonheritable Parkinson’s disease and potential paths for future therapies.
Stem Cell-Based Therapies for Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Development, Application, and Future Potential
NPJ Biomedical Innovations
Stem cell-based therapies show promise for treating abdominal aortic aneurysms by targeting inflammation, vascular degeneration, and extracellular matrix degradation, offering potential alternatives to current surgical interventions and paving the way for earlier-stage, regenerative treatments.
Advances in Human Amniotic Placenta Membrane-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (hAMSCs) for Regenerative Medicine: Enhancing Therapeutic Potential with Biomaterials and Scaffolds
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
Human placenta-derived amniotic membrane mesenchymal stromal cells, when combined with biomaterials and scaffolds, show enhanced regenerative potential, making them a promising tool for personalized therapies in tissue engineering and the treatment of chronic diseases.
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New Stem Cell Approach Could Repair Stroke-Damaged Brains
Drug Target Review
An experimental stem cell therapy developed by researchers from USC and Zurich universities successfully repaired stroke-damaged brain tissue in mice, promoting neuron growth, reducing inflammation, and restoring motor function even when administered a week after the stroke.
AI Turns Printer into a Partner in Tissue Engineering
phys.org
Researchers at UMC Utrecht have developed an AI-powered 3D bioprinting system that uses laser-based imaging to adaptively design and print living tissues with functional blood vessels, advancing the potential for organ replacement and regenerative medicine.
Mayo Clinic Researchers Identify a New Stem Cell Patch to Gently Heal Damaged Hearts
Mayo Clinic News Network
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a minimally invasive stem cell patch made from reprogrammed adult cells that successfully restores heart function and promotes healing in damaged hearts.
Enhancing Community Service. Empowering Regenerative Healing
Sharing Miracles/BioTissue, Inc.®
Sharing Miracles is part of the BioTissue family of companies, a leading provider of birth tissue allografts for Ocular and Surgical applications, with over 39 years of experience and research in the field. Together, Sharing Miracles and BioTissue manage the process from start to finish—from donation to delivery of the highest quality birth tissue allografts, linking legacies to regenerative healing.
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