Developmental Biology, Stem Cells, Reproductive, Regenerative and Reparative Medicine
Developmental biology includes the study of how genes regulate cell growth, the differentiation of cells from the stem cell stage and onwards, and the processes that result in the formation of tissues and organs. The aim is to find new methods of treating disease and repairing damaged tissues. Reproduction involves research into germ cells, infertility, pregnancy, foetal medicine, the newborn infant and andrology. Reparative medical research involves surgery and orthopaedics.
Articles and features
Promising therapeutic approach for spinal cord injuries
Promising therapeutic approach for spinal cord injuries
The healing ability of the central nervous system is very limited and injuries to the brain or spinal cord often result in permanent functional deficits. Dr Christian Göritz and his colleagues have found a mechanism that explains why this happens, and they were also able to improve functional recovery following spinal cord injury in mice.
Using DNA origami for optimal antibody effectiveness
Using DNA origami for optimal antibody effectiveness
By using DNA-based design of precise nanostructures – so-called DNA origami – scientists ahave been able to demonstrate the most accurate distance between densely packed antigens in order to get the strongest bond to antibodies in the immune system.
Encouraging on regenerative angiogenesis in humans
Encouraging on regenerative angiogenesis in humans
An international team of researchers from academia and the biopharma industry has published a Phase 1a/b study, showing the therapeutic potential of mRNA encoding for regenerative angiogenesis in humans. The goal is to generate new blood vessels and improve blood flow in tissues where it is otherwise restricted.
“It was a true miracle to everybody present”
“It was a true miracle to everybody present”
Her research recently yielded eagerly awaited results: A miracle baby. Kenny Rodriguez-Wallberg was present at the birth.
Regenerative medicine
Regenerative medicine
Infertility
Infertility
Premature birth
Premature birth
Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease
Anna Falk grows brain cells in culture bowls
Small brains float in the culture bowl in her hand. The reprogramming technique allows Anna Falk and her researchers at KI to transform skin cells into brain cells. Something that in the future may lead to new medications for autism and schizophrenia, or even brain cell transplants. Video produced by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research.
Some of our professors in the area
Expanding understanding of polycystic ovary syndrome
Expanding understanding of polycystic ovary syndrome
Elisabet Stener-Victorin researches women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and was one of the first to notice the disease’s connection with mental illness. Her aim is to understand the causes behind the syndrome and to contribute to better treatment.
The placenta is a key to understanding disease
The placenta is a key to understanding disease
Ganesh Acharya’s research concerns understanding the function of the heart and blood system of fetuses and pregnant women.
Studying the role of stem cells in cell turnover
Studying the role of stem cells in cell turnover
Jonas Frisén and his team are studying the role of stem cells in cell turnover in healthy and pathological situations. Many projects focus on stem cells in the brain and spinal cord and adult neurogenesis.
Studying genome regulation using single-cell analysis
Studying genome regulation using single-cell analysis
Rickard Sandberg has developed a method of single-cell analysis that provides groundbreaking molecular insight into the properties and function of cells. The method is used around the world.
Mechanisms behind kidney disease
Mechanisms behind kidney disease
Annika Östman Wernerson researches molecular mechanisms causing different kidney diseases. She also researches the field of pedagogics.
Normal and abnormal formation of blood cells
Normal and abnormal formation of blood cells
Stein Eirik Jacobsen is exploring the mechanisms and regulation of healthy blood formation and the causes of diseases of the blood, such as leukaemia.
Scaffolds designed to engineer tissues
Scaffolds designed to engineer tissues
Molly Stevens’ research focuses on designing and developing bioinspired materials for applications in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering and biosensing.