Scientists have long been intrigued by the ability of flatworms to regenerate complete bodies from small fragments of tissue. The underlying mechanisms behind this process have remained relatively ...

The U.S. government may restrict funding for research that uses human fetal tissue. The move would undermine medical science ...

A collection of studies that chart how mammalian brain cells grow and differentiate is a ‘very valuable’ tool for ...

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a pioneering method to mend damaged hearts without open-heart surgery, an advance that ...

Stem cells, renowned for their transformative medical potential, are not universally the same or equally effective in treatments. There are three main types: adult, embryonic, and induced pluripotent.

Japanese researchers discovered that hair graying and melanoma share a surprising cellular origin. When DNA damage strikes melanocyte stem cells, they may undergo a protective process called ...

Most people have heard of stem cells. They are often described as “miracle” cells –ones that can grow into any other type of ...

From silver nanofibers to smart, sensory-packed dressings, the next generation of wound-healing technology is blurring the ...

Since 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not required animal testing, thanks in part to organoids, which ...

In a landmark advancement for Indian healthcare, doctors at FMRI, Gurugram, have reported exceptional success in curing ...