Synthetic biologists prompt dividing bacteria to differentiate like stem cells
Bacteria made to mimic cells, form communities
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New stem cell combination could help to repair damaged hearts
A combination of heart cells derived from human stem cells could be the answer to developing a desperately-needed treatment for heart failure, according to new research
Slug, a stem cell regulator, promotes repair of DNA damage
Data point towards Slug acting as a safeguard against breast tissue aging, as it promotes both stem cell activity and efficient DNA damage repair
Human brain organoids come of age
Reproducible, miniature 3D models of human brain tissues open up new frontiers in neuroscience
Scientists developing way to help premature babies breathe easier
Study points to possible cell therapy for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Growing embryonic tissues on a chip
Scientists have simulated aspects of embryo formation in vitro starting from embryonic stem cells
3-D physiomimetic extracellular matrix hydrogels
Researchers prepared hydrogels from decellularized organs to maintain islet cell viability and function
Making cancer stem cells visible to the immune system
New results may enable innovative treatment concept against leukemia
3D printed tissues and organs without the scaffolding
Process enables 3D printing of biological tissues without scaffolds using “ink” made up of only stem cells