Scientists Just Tried Growing Human Kidneys in Pigs
Transplant organs are scarce. Could growing ones with human cells in pigs alleviate the shortage? ..
Transplant organs are scarce. Could growing ones with human cells in pigs alleviate the shortage? ..
Five people went into viral remission after stem cell transplants from donors with HIV resistance. A sixth patient received normal cells. Is an anti-inflammatory ..
With constructs built entirely from stem cells, researchers can revolutionize scientific understanding of human development. But how close is too close? ..
Millions of years ago, retroviruses invaded the human genome. Today some of these viral remnants threaten the developing embryo, while others fight to defend ..
A protein secreted by seemingly dormant cells in skin moles causes hair to grow again. That’s a big—and potentially useful—surprise. ..
Scientists found that the cells' garbage-clearing function deteriorates with age—and opens the door to reversing it. ..
For the first time, researchers transferred them to the wombs of female monkeys, where the embryo-like structures produced a response similar to pregnancy. ..
Two life-altering treatments could soon be available, but questions remain about how accessible and affordable they’ll be. ..
A new kind of “edgeless” engineered tissue can fit any irregular shape, paving the way for hand and face grafts that look and move better. ..
These tiny organoids with working immune systems mimic the function of the GI tract and could be used to study intestinal diseases and drugs to treat them. ..