stem cells, neuroscience, cell & molecular biology

The introduced cells engrafted in the nose, became olfactory sensory neurons, and sent axons to the animals’ brains.

Since The Scientist published its first issue in October 1986, life-science research has transformed from a manual and often tedious task to a high-tech, largely automated process of unprecedented efficiency.

The cells of the mammalian immune system do more than just fight off pathogens; they are also important players in stem cell function and are thus crucial for maintaining homeostasis and recovering from injury.

Male scientists stress mice out; using SCNT to reprogram adult cells; acetate can reach mouse brain, reduce appetite; WHO sounds “post-antibiotic era” alarm

Brain cells called pericytes can be reprogrammed into neurons with just two proteins, pointing to a novel way to treat neurodegenerative disorders.

A new device for directing fluids is designed to deliver chemical cues directly to petri dishes without disturbing cells.

A certain type of neural precursor does it all—replaces itself, differentiates into specialized brain cells, and multiplies into more stem-cell-like cells.

When mice are held in isolation, stem cells in the hippocampus make more of themselves and wait for better times.