The Latest Breaking News from Stem Cells

Could mini space-grown organs be our 'cancer moonshot'?

Scientists say they're growing "organoids" in space to better understand cancer, neurological diseases and aging, and to hopefully uncover treatments.

LiveScience · Feb 28, 2024

Heart disease breakthrough as scientists grow 'heart in a dish' using stem cells in London lab

Researchers say findings could lead to better treatments for heart disease

Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2024

Synthetic human embryos let scientists sidestep ethical hurdles

Embryonic development, also known as embryogenesis, is a cornerstone in understanding the origins of life. But studying this marvel of intricate and layered biological processes in people faces considerable challenges.

The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024

Research reveals how jellyfish regenerate functional tentacles in days

Jellyfish, like other cnidarians like corals and sea anemones, can regenerate rapidly, but how they develop the essential blastema has been a mystery until now. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 29, 2023

Mum who was given lifesaving stem cells by her son says Christmas will be a celebration rather than a chore

Linda Sellar, 64, a retired civil servant, was diagnosed with leukaemia in July 2019

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023

Game-changer: On approval for gene therapy to treat sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia

Landmark decisions that mark the beginning of gene therapy using the CRISPR-Cas9 tool to treat diseases that could otherwise be cured only through bone marrow transplantation

The Hindu · Dec 12, 2023

Breakthrough Research Offers Hope For Curing Arthritis

Scientists discover stem cells that could re-strengthen cartilage, potentially reversing osteoarthritis.

Zenger · Dec 8, 2023

Stem Cell Injection Shows Promise In Halting Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Early clinical trial reveals no increase in disability or symptom worsening in MS patients

Zenger · Nov 28, 2023

Doctors encouraged by early-stage trial of MS stem cell therapy

Injecting stem cells into patients’ brains found to be safe and could stop further damage from the disease

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023

Stem cell therapy shows promise for treating multiple sclerosis – new study

Over 2 million people globally have multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects the nervous system and can lead to problems moving, seeing and thinking.

The Conversation · Nov 27, 2023