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Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body during early life and growth. In addition, in many tissues they serve as a sort of internal repair system, dividing essentially without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person or animal is still alive. When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential either to remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a muscle cell, a red blood cell, or a brain cell.

Lab-Grown Brain Tissue Masters a Classic Computing Benchmark

Imagine balancing a ruler upright in the palm of the hand: There is a need to continually pay attention to the angle of the ruler and make several little changes to ensure it does not topple over.

20 Feb 2026

New Bioelectronic Scaffold Captures Coordinated Brain-Like Activity in 3D Tissues

A team led by Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab scientists have developed a new technology that can eavesdrop on the hidden electrical dialogues unfolding inside miniature, lab-grown human brain-like tissues.

19 Feb 2026

New Stem-Cell Derived Platform Advances Study of Neural Network Maturation

An EEG (electroencephalogram) is a painless test that uses small sensors placed on the scalp to measure the brain's electrical activity.

19 Feb 2026

Human 3D Model Shows How the Gut Drives Neurodegeneration

Research on a 3D microfluidic model highlights gut-brain interactions, offering new insights into inflammatory processes linked to neurodegenerative diseases.

18 Feb 2026

Controlled Oxidative Burst Promotes Brain Repair

Oxidative stress is a direct consequence of an excess in the body of so-called "free radicals" – reactive, unstable molecules that contain oxygen.

12 Feb 2026

Cellares to Expand Automated Manufacturing to Gene-Edited Stem Cell Therapies

Cellares, the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO), today announced a collaboration with the Stanford Center for Definitive and Curative Medicine (CDCM) and Stanford Innovative Medicines Accelerator (IMA) to automate manufacturing and release testing for gene-edited hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) therapies, expanding the application of Cellares' automation platforms beyond T cell therapies into a new cell modality.

From Cellares 8 Feb 2026

New Map Reveals How Cancer Gene Mutations Influence Tumor Growth

Scientists have created a complete map showing how hundreds of possible mutations in a key cancer gene influence tumor growth.

3 Feb 2026

Human Neurons Reveal Why Some Cells Resist Tau Protein Buildup

New research by UCLA Health and UC San Francisco has uncovered why certain brain cells are more resilient than others to the buildup of a toxic protein that is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, potentially leading to new targets for therapies or treatments.

31 Jan 2026

Aging Muscle Stem Cells Trade Repair Speed for Survival

Aging muscles heal more slowly after injury - a frustrating reality familiar to many older adults.

31 Jan 2026

AI Decodes Evolutionary Programs Shaping the Mammalian Cerebellum

Artificial intelligence allows tracing the evolution of genetic control elements in the developing mammalian cerebellum.

31 Jan 2026

Advanced 3D Tumor Organoids Reveal How Glioblastoma Responds to Immunotherapy

UCLA scientists have developed advanced miniature 3D tumor organoid models that make it possible to study glioblastoma tumors in a setting that closely mirrors the human brain, shedding light on how the aggressive cancer interacts with surrounding brain cells and the immune system to become more invasive and resistant to therapy.

28 Jan 2026

Expanding CRISPR to Tackle Incurable Skin Diseases

Gene-editing techniques such as CRISPR have enabled new treatments for previously incurable diseases. Researchers at the University of British Columbia are now expanding those capabilities to include the skin for the first time.

28 Jan 2026

Bioengineered Lymphatic Tissue Shows Promise in Treating Secondary Lymphedema

The rising incidence of cancer worldwide has led to an increasing number of surgeries that involve the removal of lymph nodes.

27 Jan 2026

Cytomegalovirus can Hijack a Central 'Traffic Controller' for Immune Cells

In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers from Monash University and the Lions Eye Institute have discovered a tissue protein that acts as a central 'traffic controller' for immune cells and can be hijacked by a virus to weaken immune responses.

22 Jan 2026

Hidden Sperm RNA Remodeling With Age May Impact Next Generation

Increasing paternal age has been linked to elevated health risks for the next generation, including higher risks of obesity and stillbirth. But what drives this increased risk remains unknown.

21 Jan 2026

Engineered Human Skin Acts as a Living Biosensor for Inflammation

Implanted living skin-based biosensors offer a breakthrough in inflammation tracking, providing real-time biomarker monitoring without invasive procedures.

21 Jan 2026

Replacing Large Mouse Gene Regions with Human DNA

Humanized mouse models are essential for investigating human gene function; however, the complete replacement of mouse genes with entire human sequences has posed significant technical challenges.

19 Jan 2026

Study Overturns Understanding About How T Cells Recognize Lipid Antigens

A new discovery about how cells communicate with each other in the body's immune system has revealed deeper insights for an international team of scientists into fundamental immune system function.

16 Jan 2026

Specialized Immune Cells Grown in Labs Offer Hope for Autoimmune Patients

Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have made a significant discovery regarding the cultivation of specialized immune cells, facilitating the development of readily available off-the-shelf cell therapies aimed at treating cancer, autoimmune diseases, and additional conditions.

9 Jan 2026

Turning Human Fat into Insulin-Producing Organoids That Reverse Diabetes

By preserving fat tissue architecture, researchers created organoids that restore insulin function, paving the way for advancements in diabetes treatment.

8 Jan 2026