So many of us do so much to keep ourselves healthy and live long lives. We exercise, we hydrate, we eat right, and we avoid harmful substances. There are so many things we can do to keep ourselves vital for a long time — there are whole industries aimed just at making us look fit … [Read more...] about Scientists gain ground in the race to reverse aging
Stem Cells
Scientists grow an artificial fish from human heart cells
From this headline you probably have a lot of questions, so let us explain. This seemingly crazy science experiment was carried out by a collaboration between Harvard University and Emory University, with the end goal of growing an artificial heart that pumps on its own. "Our … [Read more...] about Scientists grow an artificial fish from human heart cells
Lab-grown tear glands enable scientists to better understand how we cry
In a world-first, scientists in the Netherlands have managed to grow disembodied tear glands that can cry. That’s right, a team of researchers from the Hubrecht Institute and UMC Utrecht has successfully created a lab-grown version of the glands responsible for keeping your eyes … [Read more...] about Lab-grown tear glands enable scientists to better understand how we cry
Yale scientists use patients’ own stem cells to repair injured spinal cords
Spinal cord injuries can cause serious damage to a person’s motor functions. To make matters worse, the spinal cord is one of the few parts of the body without the ability to repair itself. Recently, scientists at Yale University attempted to repair the injured spinal cords of … [Read more...] about Yale scientists use patients’ own stem cells to repair injured spinal cords
Lab-grown mini hearts could help scientists treat cardiovascular diseases
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