stem cells
A man-made embryo shows how a stem cell finds its role
A unique 3D model allows researchers to explore embryonic development.
The first human esophagus grown in a lab
Scientists have grown a model human esophagus using pluripotent stem cells for the first time.
Gay couples may soon be able to have their own biological kids
Human egg cells can now be created from donor blood — a brave new world is upon us.
Human skeletal stem cells isolated in breakthrough discovery
It's a development that could one day lead to much better treatments for osteoporosis, joint damage, and bone fractures.
Stem cells help restore damaged teeth, new study finds
Stem cells have endless uses. This study suggests they can even bring half dead teeth back to life.
Anti-aging stem cell therapy shows “remarkable” results in human trials
The results of two human clinical trials involving elderly patients suffering from frailty showed no adverse side effects and “remarkable” physical improvement.
Hey Bill Nye! Could Scientists Today Create Frankenstein’s Monster?
Has technology advanced enough that we could stitch together body parts and reanimate the dead? Bill Nye one-ups that old-school Frankenstein vision with newer (and cooler) scientific possibilities.
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