Stem cells

New insights into how the immune system fights cancer

Autologous PDX models provide new insights into tumor-immune interactions.

Patient-specific stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s disease

Researchers discover patient-derived cells for Parkinson's disease clinical trials.

Cellular fingerprints may provide an early cancer risk warning

Study investigates cancer risk prediction using cancer cell fingerprint.

IVF screening for inherited diseases reduces care costs

Stanford Medicine researchers propose in vitro fertilization for inherited disease testing to reduce costs.

A method to produce artificially grown miniature brains

Novel method will make it easier for translational research to leap from the lab to the clinic.

Discoveries on the division of plant cells

Plant stem cells use cytoskeleton differently, which could lead to more resilient plants.

Early embryonic development studied in new and innovative ways

Human stem cells recapitulate vital stages of early human development.

A new molecular mechanism found for stimulating hair growth

Findings may offer road map for next generation of therapies for androgenetic alopecia.

Pancreatic beta-cells reactivate to produce insulin

The drug stimulates pancreatic beta-cells to release insulin.

Researchers are developing an innovative strategy to fight obesity

Ex vivo gene therapy to fight obesity and diabetes in mice.

A potential cure for diabetes found in human stomach cells

A promising approach to treating diabetes.

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