From a pinprick to a warm breeze, every sensation you perceive begins its journey along this ascending sensory pathway. For the first time, scientists have recreated the entire human nervous system’s ...

An international team of researchers co-led by Job Dekker, Ph.D., at UMass Chan Medical School, have identified rules that tell cells how to fold DNA into the tightly packed, iconic X-shaped ...

For decades, scientists assumed that neural stem cells (NSCs) only occur in the brain and spinal cord. A new international ...

Scientists created a model of the human pain pathway in a dish by connecting four separate brain organoids. The feat should help them understand sensory disorders like those affecting pain perception.

A scientific review confirms that poor sleep alters the metabolism of many cells, such as neurons, in a similar way to what ...

You'd be forgiven for thinking that 'eco-friendly' biodegradable bags are a better option than traditional plastic ones. But ...

Cytora, a clinical stage company developing unique stem cell treatments based on human Oral Mucosa Stem Cells (hOMSCs), reported today successful results of a Phase 1/2a clinical trial for treating ...

Uncovering the secrets behind their immortality could provide valuable insights into aging in mammals, including humans. As ...

Organoids are small-scale models that mimic human organs. These models could help scientists understand diseases and test treatments, and potentially aid in regenerative therapeutic methods.

On the first day of his administration, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to ...

Karl Koehler builds inner ear and skin organoids from human stem cells to model their development in health and disease.