Researchers are developing ways to convert mature somatic cells from one cell type to another, avoiding the tumor-causing pluripotent stage associated with stem cells.
Researchers are developing ways to convert mature somatic cells from one cell type to another, avoiding the tumor-causing pluripotent stage associated with stem cells.
A snapshot of the most highly ranked articles in aging research and related areas, from Faculty of 1000
Cellular structures known as midbodies, formed during cell division, appear to accumulate in stem cells and cancer cells, hinting at a potential function for these once-disregarded organelles.
A snapshot of the most highly ranked articles in ecology, from Faculty of 1000
Biologists and conservationists are too eager to demonize non-native species.
Researchers generate pluripotent stem cells from two endangered species in hopes of learning more about the near-extinct animals.
Meat cultured from stem cells in the lab may hit the market in the next year.
A new technique for turning mouse fetuses transparent offers a literal window into the brain.
When it comes to studying cephalopod brains and behavior, it helps to have a philosopher around.