All stem cells articles
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ResearchMOF nurtures stem cells to differentiate into neuronal cells
Challenging task of coaxing stem-cells to differentiate could become easier thanks to metal-organic frameworks
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ReviewHow to Grow a Human: Adventures in Who We Are and How We Are Made
Is an organ grown from stem cells human? And what rights – if any – should a it have? These are questions Philip Ball – who many might know as Chemistry World columnist – explores in his new book.
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RSCThe future of chemistry: Science Horizons and Chemistry Means Business
Hundreds of scientists contributed to the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Science Horizons report to build a picture of the challenges and opportunities the next generation will bring
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FeatureStem cell hype
Many clinics around the world offer unproven treatments, while genuine therapies are slowly making their way through trials. Anthony King reports
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NewsData manipulation casts shadows on Novartis gene therapy
Manufacturing problems with other new medicines highlight difficulty of developing advanced treatments
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ResearchBacterial lasso gets to the heart of stem cell retention problem
A sticky bacterial protein on the surface of stem cells increases homing and retention on damaged heart tissue
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NewsTrump keeps NIH director on despite political pressure
Francis Collins will stay on after effort to oust him over support for embryonic stem cell research
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ResearchKey metabolites controlling stem cell fate identified
Researchers may have found a cheaper way to get cells to differentiate into bone or cartilage on demand
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NewsThe huge impact of ‘mini-brains’
‘Mini-brains’ created by Johns Hopkins researchers in the US could revolutionise how drugs and compounds are tested for safety and effectiveness
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ResearchPolymer worms hold stem cells in suspended animation
A new hydrogel mimics natural mucins to delay the development of human stem cells and embryos
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NewsUse of Crispr on human embryos approved in UK
The UK’s fertility regulator will allow gene-edited human embryos to be used in research
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ResearchA sound idea for treating lung disease
‘Nano-earthquake’ creates a mist of stem cells for potential pulmonary delivery and therapy
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ResearchRepellent nanocraters could shape tissue engineering
Nanoscale holes can be used to shepherd cells with applications in stem cell and medical implant technologies
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Business
Europe approves stem cell therapy
Treatment for burn-damaged eyes uses patient’s own scaffold-grown cells