A research team at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) in Japan report they have created a model of the blood-brain barrier using modularized tissue derived from human cells. The ...

We’ve come a long way from the Vacanti mouse. Back in the mid-90s, Charles Vacanti and other researchers experimented with cartilage regeneration and, with the help of a biodegradable mold and bovine ...

Major advance promises to accelerate the understanding and improved treatment of a wide range of brain disorders, including stroke, cerebral vascular disorders, brain cancer, Alzheimer's disease, ...

Humacyte, a bioengineering company, went public through a SPAC merger in 2015, with a market value of $1.1 billion. The company has received FDA's RMAT designation for three indications, including ...

From vampire legends to lab-grown tissue, the idea that young blood can reverse aging is no longer pure myth. A new study shows that proteins secreted by bone marrow cells, triggered by young blood, ...

The team observed the emergence of the three-dimensional embryo-like structures under a microscope in the lab. These started producing blood (seen here in red) after around two weeks of development - ...

Aging seems to occur in a linear fashion throughout the human lifespan, from childhood to the "golden years," but a new study has revealed one specific turning point when aging starts to accelerate in ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Scientists have created brain “organoids” for years, but there ...

This press release was updated on 30 January 2024 to include the link to the agreed text. The Council has reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on new rules aimed at improving ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Without even thinking about it, the bone marrow in your body is ...