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Lab-grown mini hearts could help scientists treat cardiovascular diseases

August 25, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

One of the biggest challenges facing research around how the human heart develops is access to a developing heart. That may no longer be a problem thanks to a team of scientists who have created the first-ever functional miniature human heart in the lab. Grown from stem cells, … [Read more...] about Lab-grown mini hearts could help scientists treat cardiovascular diseases

Scientists are turning to stem cells to revive Malaysia’s extinct rhinos

August 18, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

Last year marked a tragedy for the world’s rhino populations as Malaysia’s last Sumatran rhino Iman died after years of failed breeding attempts, bringing the endangered species one step closer to extinction. But not all hope is lost as scientists are now trying to use tissues … [Read more...] about Scientists are turning to stem cells to revive Malaysia’s extinct rhinos

Lab-grown heart cells transplanted into human body for the first time

January 31, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

In what is a world-first and potentially the dawn of a new medical technology to treat damaged hearts, scientists in Japan have succeeded in transplanting lab-grown heart cells into a human patient for the first time ever. The procedure involved harnessing the incredible … [Read more...] about Lab-grown heart cells transplanted into human body for the first time

Stem cells could one day be used to make teeth repair themselves

August 14, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

The dentist's drill is a sound that sends shudders down the spines of many people, so it sure would be nice if teeth could just repair themselves. With thanks to a recent study, that may not be as far-fetched as it sounds. The new research coming from the University of Plymouth … [Read more...] about Stem cells could one day be used to make teeth repair themselves

Scientists edge one step closer to a potential cure for type 1 diabetes

February 5, 2019 by Jurriaan Kamp

Successful treatments for type 1 diabetes are scarce. Pancreas transplants are one method for curing the disease, but they frequently fail and still require drugs that suppress your immune system. However, a new, better treatment may be on the horizon after a team of scientists … [Read more...] about Scientists edge one step closer to a potential cure for type 1 diabetes

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