Stem cells are extraordinary cells capable of self-renewal, differentiation, and tissue integration, making them indispensable in modern medicine. Their ability to develop into specialized cell types ...

Immune cells called B cells make antibodies that fight off invading bacteria, viruses and other foreign substances. During ...

Gut support cells communicate with surprising precision – like brain neurons – using tiny extensions to send instructions to the stem cells responsible for maintaining and healing the intestine. The ...

All cell types found in the body are derived from stem cells. However, genetic mutations can impact the ability of stem cells to develop into fully functional cells. Also, as the body ages, the number ...

Scientists are exploring ways to mimic the origins of human life without two fundamental components: sperm and egg. They are coaxing clusters of stem cells – programmable cells that can transform into ...

Scientists from A*STAR Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (A*STAR IMCB) have identified the specific cells responsible ...