stem cells
Japan newborn gets liver stem cells in world first
Science
May 21, 2020
Japan newborn gets liver stem cells in world first
Doctors in Japan have successfully transplanted liver cells derived from embryonic stem cells into a newborn baby, in a world…
Japan approves growing human organs in animals for first time
Science
July 1, 2019
Japan approves growing human organs in animals for first time
Scientists in Japan will begin trying to grow human organs in animals after receiving government permission for the first study…
Israeli startups join firms making lab-grown meat
Food
February 25, 2019
Israeli startups join firms making lab-grown meat
NES ZIONA, Israel (AP) — Several Israeli start-ups have joined a handful of companies around the globe trying to develop…
Stem cell research goes national, ethical issues linger
Environment
April 18, 2012
Stem cell research goes national, ethical issues linger
Last week, the Health Ministry inaugurated the first national stem cell research center at Sheikh Zayed Hospital, where, according to Assistant…
Health Ministry opens first national stem cell research center in Egypt
Egypt
April 9, 2012
Health Ministry opens first national stem cell research center in Egypt
Egypt inaugurated its first stem cell research center at the Sheikh Zayed Hospital on Monday, and officials said it plans to…
Japan scientists coax sperm from mice stem cells
Environment
August 6, 2011
Japan scientists coax sperm from mice stem cells
Scientists in Japan said Friday they have for the first time succeeded in coaxing sperm cells from mouse embryonic stem…
A new kind of bank in town
Health & Fitness
December 9, 2009
A new kind of bank in town
It might not be the cutest thing about a new born baby, but the umbilical cord hanging from its belly…