Embryonic Stem Cells : Science World Report

Jun 02, 2017 04:50 AM EDT

First Clinical Trial Of Embryonic Stem Cells Is Set To Treat Parkinson's Disease And Blindness

Medical researchers will conduct the first clinical trial using embryonic stem cells to treat Parkinson's disease and blindness.

Oct 18, 2016 06:23 AM EDT

Healthy Mice From Eggs Made Of Skin Cells Grown By Japanese Scientists

Japanese scientists grows healthy mice from eggs made of skin cells -- but the technology may be more complicated for humans.

Oct 14, 2015 12:25 PM EDT

Cell Conversion: Scientists Convert Mouse Skin Cells to Stem Cells in Breakthrough Study

Scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem successfully converted mouse skin cells into functional placenta-generating cells, opening an avenue for major advancements in cell donorship.

Jul 02, 2014 06:54 AM EDT

Scientists Unlock Secrets of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Formation with Geometry

While scientists have attempted to coax human embryonic stem cells into taking specific shapes, they've so far been unsuccessful. Now, though, they have managed the process with the help of some geometry.

Jan 30, 2014 09:56 PM EST

Scientists Hail Breakthrough in Embryonic-Like Stem Cells

In experiments that could open a new era in stem cell biology, scientists have found a simple way to reprogram mature animal cells back into an embryonic-like state that allows them to generate many types of tissue.

Jul 12, 2013 07:38 PM EDT

Cells in Early Embryo Battle Each Other to Death for Becoming Part of Organism

Spanish researchers at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) have found that during the early stages of mammalian development, embryonic cells embark on a battle for survival. Through this battle, the less active of these cells are eliminated by their stronger sisters.

May 16, 2013 10:03 AM EDT

Embryonic Stem Cells Created from Human Skin: Breakthrough in Cloning Research

Scientists have successfully reprogrammed human skin cells to become embryonic stem cells, which are capable of transforming into any other cell type in the body. The new technique could also be considered a new method for cloning stem cells.

Feb 05, 2013 09:10 AM EST

3D Printing with Embryonic Stem Cells Paves Way for Artificial Organs

A novel 3D printing technique has been used to arrange human embryonic stem cells for the very first time--possibly paving the way for the creation of artificial organs.

Mar 24, 2012 08:21 AM EDT

Embryonic Stem Cells Shift Metabolism in Cancer-like Way Upon Implanting in Uterus

Shortly after a mouse embryo starts to form, some of its stem cells undergo a dramatic metabolic shift to enter the next stage of development, Seattle researchers report today. These stem cells start using and producing energy like cancer cells.