Abstract: Methods of generating and expanding proliferative, multipotent connective tissue progenitor cells from embryonic stem cells and embryoid bodies are provided. Also provided are methods of generating functional tendon grafts in vitro and bone, cartilage and connective tissues in vivo using the isolated cell preparation of connective tissue progenitor cells.

Abstract: An illumination poi is provided, comprising light emitters and light waveguides optically coupled to the light emitters. In some embodiments, the light waveguides are optical fibers. A microchip light controller, associated with the light emitters, varies the light entering the optical fibers, and facilitates spectacular light pattern upon rotation of the illumination poi in the dark.

Abstract: Methods of generating and expanding proliferative, multipotent connective tissue progenitor cells from adult stem cells are provided. Also provided are methods of generating functional tendon grafts in vitro and bone, cartilage and connective tissues in vivo using the isolated cell preparation of connective tissue progenitor cells.

Abstract: Methods of generating and expanding proliferative, multipotent connective tissue progenitor cells from adult stem cells are provided. Also provided are methods of generating functional tendon grafts in vitro and bone, cartilage and connective tissues in vivo using the isolated cell preparation of connective tissue progenitor cells.

Abstract: The present invention concerns biologically-active cell-free scaffolds composed of extracts of cellular and/or extracellular compartments for use in tissue regeneration. The present invention also contemplates the novel concept of redesigning the biological scaffold by seeding cells thereon followed by cell elimination. Cells are seeded on the scaffold for a period of time during which a dynamic interaction occurs between the scaffold and the seeded cells, resulting in reshaping of the scaffold architecture and integration of newly synthesized matrix elements. Redesigning may improve the physical and biological characteristics of the scaffold, and also improve the matching of the scaffold to treat a specific target tissue or a specific patient, by seeding tissue-specific cells or by seeding cells which are autologous to a patient, respectively.

Abstract: An illumination poi is provided, comprising light emitters and light waveguides optically coupled to the light emitters. In some embodiments, the light waveguides are optical fibers. A microchip light controller, associated with the light emitters, varies the light entering the optical fibers, and facilitates spectacular light pattern upon rotation of the illumination poi in the dark.

Abstract: Methods of generating and expanding proliferative, multipotent connective tissue progenitor cells from embryonic stem cells and embryoid bodies are provided. Also provided are methods of generating functional tendon grafts in vitro and bone, cartilage and connective tissues in vivo using the isolated cell preparation of connective tissue progenitor cells.

Abstract: Methods of generating and expanding proliferative, multipotent connective tissue progenitor cells from adult stem cells are provided. Also provided are methods of generating functional tendon grafts in vitro and bone, cartilage and connective tissues in vivo using the isolated cell preparation of connective tissue progenitor cells.

Abstract: A symmetrical poi to be used by jugglers to safely perform moves includes a flexible long strap and two weights disposed at each end of the flexible long strap having reversibly deformable soft structure and having dimensions that fit in a human hand for easy grasping, easy releasing and easy catching, wherein the length of said strap and the weights mass is suitable for performing a wide variety of new moves.

Abstract: A symmetrical poi to be used by jugglers to safely perform moves includes a flexible long strap and two weights disposed at each end of the flexible long strap having reversibly deformable soft structure and having dimensions that fit in a human hand for easy grasping, easy releasing and easy catching, wherein the length of said strap and the weights mass is suitable for performing a wide variety of new moves.

Abstract: A symmetrical poi to be used by jugglers to safely perform moves includes a flexible long connector and two weights disposed at each end of the flexible long connector having reversibly deformable soft structure and having dimensions that fit in a human hand for easy grasping, easy releasing and easy catching, wherein the length of said connector and the weights mass is suitable for performing a wide variety of new moves.