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Studying human embryonic development is complicated for several reasons. Models derived from pluripotent stem cells representing distinct stages offer a path to studying this process.

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Should the scientific community abandon the 14-day rule for research on human embryos?

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Mouse Embryo: No Sperm, Egg, or Uterus Required

Lab-Grown Mouse Embryos Form Limbs and Organs

New Techniques Detail Embryos’ First Hours and Days

Scientists Doubt Results of CRISPR’d Embryos

Call for Germline Editing Moratorium

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Criticism of Autism-Gut Microbiome Research Sparks Pushback

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Exploring the Vast Potential of Oxford Nanopore Sequencing for Clinical Research

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Driving Innovation with Cell Culture Essentials

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December 2025, Issue 1

Wooden Neurons: An Artistic Vision of the Brain

A neurobiologist, who loves the morphology of cells, turns these shapes into works of art made from wood.

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Exploring the Inflammatory Tumor Microenvironment 

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A Comprehensive Guide to Next-Generation Sequencing

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