Regenerative Medicine : Science World Report

Oct 15, 2016 06:00 AM EDT

Viamins A and C Help Wipe Out Cell "Memory"

Vitamins A and C can enhance success in the challenging process of converting adult cells into stem cells.

Jul 12, 2016 04:52 AM EDT

Regenerative Medicine Latest News: Synthetic Dental Biomaterial 'New Paradigm For Dental Treatments' Promote Autonomous Teeth Healing

A "new paradigm for dental treatments" allow teeth to heal autonomously.

Apr 30, 2016 05:00 AM EDT

Pope Francis on Regenerative Medicine: 'Counter Global Indifference by Global Empathy'

The highest ranking official of the Catholic community has something to say to the people about regenerative medicine.

Nov 23, 2015 02:11 PM EST

The Regenerative Hydra May be Able to Modify its Genetic Code

The Hydra may actually be able to modify its genetic program.

Sep 22, 2015 11:34 AM EDT

Sequenced Flatworm Genome May Unveil the Secrets of Regenerative Medicine

Imagine regrowing lost limbs. That's exactly what a certain flatworm can do with its regenerative powers. Now, scientists are aiming to learn a bit more about this regenerative ability after sequencing its genome.

Oct 21, 2014 07:48 AM EDT

Lab-Grown Organoids Transplanted into Mice Grow into Functioning Human Tissues

Scientists have made a major breakthrough when it comes to studying diseases of the intestine. They've managed to transplant "organoids" of functioning human intestinal tissue grow from pluripotent stem cells into mice.

Aug 22, 2014 06:37 AM EDT

How Lizards Regenerate Their Tails

Lizards have the amazing ability to regenerate their tails. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at this unique ability and have discovered the genetic "recipe" for lizard tail regeneration.

Jul 07, 2014 09:01 AM EDT

New Gene Activates Regeneration in Flatworm Planarians to Regrow a Head

Scientists have discovered a new gene, called zic-1, that enables stem cells to regrow a head after decapitation in flatworm planarians.

Jun 21, 2014 06:53 AM EDT

Salamanders May Hold the Secret to Limb Regeneration in Humans

Scientists have taken a closer look at a salamander's secret of regrowing body parts in order to potentially apply it to humans.

Feb 10, 2014 03:59 PM EST

Better Engineered Skin Grafts: Now Grown Complete With Blood and Lymphatic Capillaries

Researchers at the University Children’s Hospital Zurich and the University of Zurich have engineered skin cells for the very first time containing blood and lymphatic capillaries. They succeeded in isolating all the necessary types of skin cells from human skin tissue and engineering a skin graft...

Jun 21, 2013 11:07 PM EDT

Dream of Regenerating Human Body Parts Gets a Little Closer

Damage to vital organs, the spinal cord, or limbs can have an enormous impact on our ability to move, function – and even live. But imagine if you could restore these tissues back to their original condition and go on with life as normal.