stem cells Archive
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![Our skin has a complex structure consisting of many cell layers. The very periphery of skin is lined with cells that are continuously shed and […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/mitosis-115x115.jpg "New regulator of stem cell division discovered")
New regulator of stem cell division discovered
Posted on February 17, 2017 | No CommentsOur skin has a complex structure consisting of many cell layers. The very periphery of skin is lined with cells that are continuously shed and […] -
![Researchers in Kobe, Japan have succeeded in growing new retinal tissue, with the hope of curing an inherited condition, called retinitis pigmentosa. Affected individuals are born with […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/249386082_c7693b8e93_z-115x115.jpg "Could Stem Cells Cure Blindness?")
Could Stem Cells Cure Blindness?
Posted on January 6, 2016 | No CommentsResearchers in Kobe, Japan have succeeded in growing new retinal tissue, with the hope of curing an inherited condition, called retinitis pigmentosa. Affected individuals are born with […] -
![Research at Duke University, led by Nenad Bursac, has developed the first bioartificial human skeletal muscle that contracts and responds to electrical and chemical signals. […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/News-image-01-300x1691-115x115.jpg "Bioartificial Human Muscle")
Bioartificial Human Muscle
Posted on January 18, 2015 | No CommentsResearch at Duke University, led by Nenad Bursac, has developed the first bioartificial human skeletal muscle that contracts and responds to electrical and chemical signals. […] -
![From landing the Philae spacecraft on a comet to extending life’s genetic alphabet, 2014 has been a very busy – and successful – year for […]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/PhilaeOnComet-195x110.jpg "The Year in Science: Top Discoveries of 2014")
The Year in Science: Top Discoveries of 2014
Posted on December 29, 2014 | 9 CommentsFrom landing the Philae spacecraft on a comet to extending life’s genetic alphabet, 2014 has been a very busy – and successful – year for […] -
![Scientists have managed to produce cortical interneurons (an important type of brain cell) from human embryonic stem cells, which could lead to advances in studying […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/false-memory-115x115.png "Researchers produce interneurons from stem cells")
Researchers produce interneurons from stem cells
Posted on May 7, 2013 | No CommentsScientists have managed to produce cortical interneurons (an important type of brain cell) from human embryonic stem cells, which could lead to advances in studying […] -
![The ribosomal proteins, Rpl22 and Rpl22-like1, are both crucial for the development of T-cells (a type of blood cell), and were previously thought to carry […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NEWSICON2-115x115.png "Antagonistic balance of proteins safeguard against cancer")
Antagonistic balance of proteins safeguard against cancer
Posted on March 3, 2013 | No CommentsThe ribosomal proteins, Rpl22 and Rpl22-like1, are both crucial for the development of T-cells (a type of blood cell), and were previously thought to carry […] -
![A lot of people might think they have the solution to a broken heart down to a tee; cry your eyes out whilst watching The […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Blog-image-01_Bang-115x115.png "How to mend a broken heart")
How to mend a broken heart
Posted on May 24, 2012 | No CommentsA lot of people might think they have the solution to a broken heart down to a tee; cry your eyes out whilst watching The […]
