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Bridport, Dorset: The common fern’s name was inspired by another phase of its life cycle, when fronds die off and spindly threads of stem remain in luxuriant, wiry tufts

More than 500 million people around the world live with osteoarthritis. The knee is affected more often than any other joint, with symptoms (such as pain, stiffness and reduced movement) affecting work, sleep, sport and daily activities.

Another scientific marvel has been achieved. Scientists from Japan's Keio University have found a stem cell treatment that can treat spinal cord injuries. Said to be the first clinical study of its kind, this stem cell treatment has helped a paralyzed man stand again.

Hair loss remains a critical issue with only a marginal rate of success. A team of researchers from Australia, Singapore, and China have found a powerful protector protein that protects the hair follicles.

You cannot reattach a stem, but you can certainly save it. Here's how the experts get it right every single time

Sit back and pour yourself a cup of calm.

Researchers have performed the first known transplant of sperm-producing stem cells in hopes of restoring fertility in a man who survived childhood cancer

A new study suggests that never-seen-before stem cells in the human retina can restore vision in mice with a common eye disorder. But more work is needed to translate the treatment to people.

Duplicate this stunningly simple houseplant with these easy-to-follow steps

The Republican donor was appointed by Trump himself in the thick of the Covid-19 pandemic, but reportedly fell out of favor by clashing with DOGE

The UK government is calling it the “biggest shakeup to the welfare system in a generation” – prompted by what the prime minister described as the “devastating” cost of sickness and disability benefits. Planned reforms to cut those costs are designed to save £5 billion a year by 2030, from…