How Deer Grow Antlers
July 14, 2023
Some species of deer grow full sets of antlers every year. Learn what stem cells have to do with this.
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What’s Up with Stem Cells?
May 27, 2017
Stem cells were a huge issue a few years ago, but discoveries are still being made. Here's a wrap on stories in the news.
Stem Cell Digest
February 10, 2017
Scan these headlines for news about stem cells: the unethical kind (embryonic, ESC) and the ethical kind (adult, induced pluripotent, iPSC).
Adult Stem Cells Continue to Promote Healing
October 15, 2016
Here's the latest on adult stem cells and how they are transforming regenerative medicine without harming embryos.
Findings Spur New Ethical Challenges
September 16, 2014
Some researchers are pushing harder for human embryonic stem cells over induced pluripotent stem cells. Other news overlapping with ethics is noted in this entry.
Stem Cell Wars Continue
July 14, 2013
The race continues between scientists desperately seeking a rationale for harvesting human embryos and those who say, having adult stem cells and iPS cells available, they are unnecessary – and their use is unethical.
Depending on Source, Stem Cells Can Kill or Heal
May 29, 2013
Stem cells continue to show promise for dramatic healings, but reporters don't always clarify what lived or died to produce the cells. Adult stem cells inhabit all living humans; embryonic or fetal stem cells require a human death.