UK authorises gene therapy for blood disorders in world first
The medicine is administered by taking stem cells out of a patients bone marrow and editing a gene in the cells in a laboratory.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Forget AI, organoid intelligence could take computing to the next level
Researchers want to harness advances in the reproduction of human brain cells in vitro to offer superior intelligence.
Sun Mar 19 2023
Are lab-grown oysters the next cultivated food?
Food made in the lab is no longer just the stuff of science fiction.
Sun Jan 23 2022
We may soon be eating sushi made with lab-grown fish
The Californian start-up has grown it in a lab using stem cells taken from wild Pacific salmon.
Mon Sep 28 2020
Stem cell treatment offers new hope for diabetics
A new method to create insulin-producing pancreatic cells from stem cells and protect them from the body's immune system.
Sun Aug 30 2020
There's new hope for blood cancers, and it comes from umbilical cords
Stem cells from the blood of a baby's umbilical cord have revolutionized the treatment of blood cancers in the past few years.
Tue Sep 06 2016
The eyes have it: scientists grow lenses from stem cells
People suffering vision loss may one day have new corneas and lenses grown from their own cells.
Thu Mar 10 2016
Chinese scientists make sperm from mouse stem cells
Using embryonic stem cells from mice, Chinese scientists reported Thursday they have created functioning sperm, which was injected into female mice eggs and resulted in normal, fertile offspring.
Fri Feb 26 2016
Japanese scientist stripped of doctorate over stem cell scandal
Haruko Obokata, drew intense media scrutiny after failing to reproduce the results of what was once billed as a ground-breaking study on stem cells
Tue Nov 03 2015
Component of colorful potatoes could be a cancer deterrent
Baked purple potatoes have been found to contain compounds that can destroy colon cancer stem cells and limit the spread of cancer.
Fri Aug 28 2015
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025