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In a 1st, scientists reversed type 1 diabetes by reprogramming a person's own fat cells

Scientists reprogrammed a woman's fat cells to become insulin-making beta cells, reversing her type 1 diabetes.

LiveScience · Oct 31, 2024

Couple beat odds as both called to donate stem cells

Officials said there was a one in four million chance they would both be called to donate.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024

Stem cell therapy reverses type 1 diabetes in world first

A groundbreaking discovery has recently brought hope to millions of people living with type 1 diabetes around the world. In a world first, scientists have successfully used stem cell therapy to reverse type 1 diabetes in a woman.

The Conversation · Oct 11, 2024

World’s first eye transplant was a giant leap forward – but vision remains elusive

Three years ago, Aaron James, a utility lineman, lost half of his face and his arm when he was struck by a high-voltage electrical cable.

The Conversation · Sep 30, 2024

The growing burden of blood cancer in India: How awareness and early detection can save lives

Blood Cancer clock is ticking- Every 5 minutes someone in India is diagnosed with blood cancer or a blood disorder such as Thalassemia or Aplastic Anemia.

The Times of India · Sep 20, 2024

World-first stem cell breakthrough for bone marrow

Australian scientists have created lab-grown blood stem cells that survive in animals, sparking hopes of better medical treatments.

AAP · Sep 2, 2024

World-first study to identify stem cell super donors launched

Scientists will analyse DNA samples from up to 5,000 past donors to find out which genes make some people super donors.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024

Umbilical cord stem cells donated in 2008 transform life of five-year-old boy with rare genetic disorder

Gunner Lewis-Vale’s parents say they are ‘eternally grateful to the incredible mother who donated their baby’s umbilical cord’

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2024

'We can't answer these questions': Neuroscientist Kenneth Kosik on whether lab-grown brains will achieve consciousness

So much is still unknown about consciousness, nevermind whether brain organoids will achieve it, explains a leading neuroscientist.

LiveScience · Jul 19, 2024

Scientists breed most human-like mice yet

Scientists have bred mice that are just like us — at least in terms of their immune systems.

LiveScience · Jul 12, 2024