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Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Customised neurones Scientists in Australia have used a 3D printer to create nerve cells found in the brain using a special bio-ink made from stem cells.
Tuesday, 13 October 2015
Embryo debate The imminent creation of embryos from stem cells for research will raise ethical issues that need to be debated now, say scientists.
Wednesday, 11 February 2015 14
Opinion 3D printing can offer great benefits in medicine, but it also raises a number of ethical questions as the technology develops, says Susan Dodds.
Thursday, 30 October 2014
Scientists have used stem cells to build the world's first 'mini-stomachs' - tiny clusters of human gastric tissue - that could foster research into cancer, ulcers and diabetes.
Friday, 12 September 2014
British and Japanese scientists have managed to reset human stem cells to their earliest state, opening up a new realm of research into the start of human development and potentially life-saving regenerative medicines.
Friday, 16 May 2014
Researchers have been able to grow new bone using a monkey's own skin cells.
Monday, 16 December 2013
Australian researchers have grown a rudimentary kidney in the laboratory from human stem cells, an advance they say could lead to better ways of treating renal disease and testing drug safety.
Thursday, 4 July 2013
Scientists have grown human liver tissue from stem cells in a first that holds promise for alleviating the critical shortage of donor organs.
Monday, 10 June 2013
There could be some truth in the anecdotal belief that stress can turn your hair grey.
Thursday, 16 May 2013
A breakthrough in stem cell research has been achieved with scientists using cloning techniques to turn human skin cells into embryonic stem cells.
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
New teeth news American alligators could help to revolutionise tooth replacement in humans, suggests a new study.
Tuesday, 30 October 2012 0 comments
Great Moments in Science Two scientists were recently awarded Nobel Prizes for their research on adult stem cells. Dr Karl explains how they created renewable cells that could change our lives.
Tuesday, 23 October 2012 5
Great Moments in Science Do you know the difference between an embryonic stem cell and an adult stem cell? Dr Karl dissects the controversial world of stem cell science.
Monday, 15 October 2012
Opinion While they might not be household names, Gurdon and Yamanaka have helped kick-start an entire new field of regenerative medicine, writes Tim Dean on The Drum.
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
The discovery that adult cells can be transformed back into embryo-like stem cells has been recognised in this year's Nobel Prizes.