Stem Cells

Scientists believe they have identified the process that is key to sending stem cells on the path to form distinct tissue types.

Researchers hope that understanding the genetics behind the fast bone growth and mineralization in antler regeneration can provide insight into treating fractures, osteoporosis and other bone diseases.

Honeybee protein keeps cultured embryonic stem cells youthful

Caution surrounds the use of animals to solve donor shortages

Tiny lab-grown blobs could aid understanding of psychiatric and neurological disease

The discovery that muscle stem cells behave differently in the body than they do in lab dishes changes how researchers view stem cell function.