Researchers Bioengin-Ear Tissue Scaffolds to Human Scale
Researchers Bioengin-Ear Tissue Scaffolds to Human Scale
A new approach to sculpting human-like ears merges 3D printing, xenografts, and tissue engineering.
A new approach to sculpting human-like ears merges 3D printing, xenografts, and tissue engineering.
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Human Brain Organoids Transplanted Into Rats Respond to Visual Stimuli
Katherine Irving | Feb 3, 2023 | 3 min read
The organoids could one day be used to treat brain injuries in humans.
Plant Cells Swap Organelles
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Their relocation explains horizontal genome transfer first described more than a decade ago.
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Abby Olena, PhD | Aug 30, 2017 | 3 min read
Neurons derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells fill in for lost dopamine neurons in a primate model of the disease.
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Shawna Williams | Aug 4, 2017 | 2 min read
A small patch of engineered cells makes an enzyme that stimulates insulin release.
Sexless Hook-Up
Jyoti Madhusoodanan | Sep 1, 2014 | 2 min read
Genome fusion at stem graft junctions can generate new plant species.