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Mothers’ group calls for ‘life-saving’ stem cell donors

The network is working with blood cancer charity DKMS on its Swab to Save a Child campaign.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

Definition of an embryo needs to change, assert scientists

A group of researchers has suggested that the definition of the human embryo needs to be updated. Recent developments have demonstrated that human stem cells can be utilized to form structures that resemble embryos, known as embryo models, which can reproduce some aspects of early embryo development. These organisms don't…

The Times of India · Sep 12, 2023

Lab-grown human ‘embryo’ created without eggs or sperm

Scientists have developed human embryo-like structures without using sperm, an egg or fertilisation, offering hope for research on miscarriage and birth defects but also raising fresh ethical concerns

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

Stem cells from one eye show promise in healing injuries in the other

A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

A 'memory wipe' for stem cells may be the key to better therapies

Stem cells are special kinds of cells in our body that can become any other type of cell. They have huge potential for medicine, and trials are currently under way using stem cells to replace damaged cells in diseases like Parkinson’s.

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2023

How to grow rhinos in a lab: the science that could save an endangered species

There are several parallel projects running across the world to save the northern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), one of Africa’s captivating and iconic wildlife species. With the death of last male in 2018 and with only two females alive, the species is functionally extinct.

The Conversation · Aug 13, 2023

Organ Donation Day: Doctor explains why India still lags behind in organ donation; myths we need to stop believing in

Organ failure has been one of the leading causes of morbidities, with many needy patients losing their lives because of the lack of organ availability. One organ donation drive can save eight to 10 lives, by donating hearts, kidneys, pancreas, lungs, livers, intestines, hands, faces, tissues, bone marrow and stem…

The Times of India · Aug 13, 2023

Lab-grown ‘ghost hearts' work to solve organ transplant shortage by combining a cleaned-out pig heart with a patient’s own stem cells

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that 17.9 million people lose their lives to it each year, accounting for 32% of global deaths.

The Conversation · Aug 10, 2023

Zebrafish are a scientist's favorite for early-stage research – especially to study human blood disorders

Scientists have relied on animal models as an alternative to testing on human tissues and cells for decades. But not just any organism can adequately model how human cells behave. Researchers take into account how quickly the organism can mature, how many offspring it can produce and how often it…

The Conversation · Aug 7, 2023

Synthetic human embryos could allow for research beyond the 14-day limit, but this raises ethical questions

On June 14, 2023, developmental biologist presented her research on creating human embryos using stem cells. What are the ethical conundrums with such research

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023