The Latest Breaking News from Stem Cells

New research reveals that sleep deprivation sends aberrant signals through the vagus nerve, triggering a serotonin surge that can kill gut stem cells.

Scientists are developing a "sponge" that can soak up pain signals in the body before they reach the brain, potentially offering an alternative to painkillers.

Stem cell therapy uses are expanding in regenerative medicine, but risks and limits remain. Learn which conditions stem cells can treat safely and which remain experimental.

The Kardashian sister wrote on Instagram that she had been dealing with chronic back pain for nearly three years, after becoming pregnant with her son Aire Webster

Every year, millions of lives are suddenly, swiftly transformed by a stroke, which occurs when a blood vessel travelling towards the brain becomes obstructed, causing neurons to die off. Strokes are among the leading causes of disability in adults, and it is estimated that one in six people will suffer…

Grey hair is an inevitable hallmark of ageing. It’s a visual reminder of the passing years and all the bodily changes that accompany it.

Most people have heard of stem cells. They are often described as “miracle” cells –ones that can grow into any other type of cell in our bodies, promising revolutionary medical treatments.

The revolutionary method of making blood cells could lead to new regenerative therapies

Breakthrough raises new possibilities for regenerative medicine, which uses patient’s own cells to repair damaged tissues