Living longer isn’t the same as living healthier longer. We can all agree that there is a point at which life starts and a point where it ends. Because of this, we all try to make the most of the time in the middle, a period that we call lifespan. In the last 100 years, […]
In general, the term viability is the capacity of something to be alive, to develop and reproduce. In biology cell viability count refers to the percentage of the cells in a population that are alive. Typically, when you have a tissue or cluster of cells, a fraction of the cells are naturally dying. Why is […]
To start off, let’s define these two terms. Autologous means obtained from the same individual. Allogeneic references cells or tissues that are genetically dissimilar and immunologically incompatible. Why do these terms matter to Acorn and why do they matter to you? Because your cells will be the next currency in healthcare. The Immune System: The […]
When it comes to freezing the clock on your cells, quality matters. At Acorn Biolabs we strive for operational excellence. The way we collect, analyze, and store human hair follicles is done with strict adherence to Current Good Manufacturing and Tissue Practices (cGMP/cGTP). For most, cGMP/cGTP compliance is not a phrase that comes to mind. […]
As of 2020, Canada has approved a total of 3 cellular therapeutic products! These include the use of stem cells for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), Adult B-cell Lymphoma, and Graft V Host disease. Most approved therapies use hematopoietic stem cells (HSC). Bone marrow, blood, and the umbilical cord all contain HSCs. HSCs mature […]
Few things capture our imagination like the advancement of technology. Whether its focus is science, transportation, communications, or any other pursuit, innovation moves humanity forward. Today, most people carry in their pockets devices with computing power that far exceeds anything that we could have imagined a few decades ago. Electric self-driving cars are present in […]
Most of us take our health for granted. It is only when we feel unwell that doctors, nurses, and hospitals come to mind. We think of science and medicine as a means to cure diseases but very seldom think about it in terms of prevention. There is good reason for that. While medicine has had […]
Many advancements have been made in the field of regenerative medicine. One of these key advancements is 3D bioprinting. Bioprinting is defined as using viable cells and biomaterials or biological molecules to create 3D structures. Major organ shortages currently exist. It is crucial that scientists can find ways to meet these demands and close the […]
Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have the ability to turn into all cell types in the body. But, have you ever wondered how iPSCs are made in the lab? Let’s take a quick look at how we arrived here. What did we know before the discovery of iPSCs? For a long time, people believed the […]
I hope this note finds you and your family safe and in good health. While family, work and overall life routines have continued to adjust, our priorities at Acorn remain the same. We continue to serve our clients, our employees, and our community. As news of COVID-19 spread, none of us knew exactly what to […]
