stem cells
This Lung Cancer Breakthrough Brought to You by Late Nights at the Lab
Knowing which cells are at the root of squamous cell lung cancer is a big deal.
The First Legit Study of Stem Cells and Arthritis Had Surprising Results
New research shows promise for undoing damage to your joints.
We're One Step Closer to Reversing Paralysis
A new implant joins a small set of treatments offering hope to people with spinal injuries.
Our Hearts Start Beating Before They’re Fully Formed
This research will help scientists figure out how to build new hearts in the lab.
Stem Cell Therapy Mends Broken Hearts
Researchers gain a rare edge against America's most frequent killer.
Canada’s Stem Cell Registry Is Super White, and Changing That Would Save Lives
Multi-racial blood disease patients face especially terrifying odds when searching for stem cell donors with matching genes.
Why So Many Celebrities Keep Their Babies' Umbilical Cord Blood
Like flower crowns and vaginal steaming, umbilical cord banking is a hot trend among celebs like Kourtney Kardashian and Audrina Partridge—but this fad might actually do some good.
There’s a Huge Unregulated Stem Cell Industry in the US
A new study finds well over 550 clinics in the US are selling unapproved stem cell treatments.
Scientists Have Successfully Created a Half-Pig, Half-Human Embryo
They're not trying to create an army of mutant pig people, though. Don't worry.
Stem Cell Injections to the Brain Could Help Stroke Patients Regain Mobility
Stroke damage is usually permanent, so Stanford researchers were surprised to see some patients regain mobility after receiving stem cell injections to the brain.