Mini-Brains From Cells of Multiple People Developed by Scientists in World First

Medicine & Technology Jul 07, 2024

For the first time, scientists used the cells of multiple people to develop brain organoids. Read to learn more.

Human Blood-Brain Barrier ‘Assembloids’ Created in Breakthrough Study for Advanced Brain Disorder Research

May 21, 2024

Discover the creation of human blood-brain barrier 'assembloids' in a breakthrough study. This advancement paves the way for advanced brain disorder research. Read more!

What Are Organoids? Stem Cells From Terminated Pregnancies Grown Into Mini-Organs

Mar 05, 2024

A new study had successfully grown organoids from human stem cells resembling fetal-like tissues. Continue reading to learn more.

Organoids Explained: What Exactly Are These Cultured Organ Replicas?

Nov 09, 2023

Organoids can offer great opportunities to understand cancer biology, foster drug development, and come up with more effective and targeted interventions. Read to learn more.

Mini Human Guts Transplanted Into Mice Developed Key Features of Immune System [Study]

Feb 03, 2023

Researchers were able to mimic a human gut inside mice. Read on to know how it happened.

Organoids, First Human Bone Marrow, Developed; How Significant is This in Cancer Treatment

Jan 05, 2023

Researchers developed human bone marrow "organoids." How great is its potential in the advancement of cancer treatments? Read to find out.

Hair Cell Regeneration in Humans Might Be Possible Using Lab-Grown Cochlear Organoids, New Research Found

Sep 15, 2021

Researchers found lab-grown cochlear organoids enable screening for potential drugs that promote hair cell regeneration that will be used to repair and replace lost hair cells in humans.

Brain Organoids Experiments and Human Cells Transplants in Animals Deemed Ethical, For Now

Apr 08, 2021

Experiments on brain organoids as well as transplanting human cells to animals have met ethical concerns for years. But a scientific panel is now reviewing how to oversee this controversial area in neuroscience.

Lab Grown Tear Glands Actually Cries, Simulation Helps Study Sjögren Syndrome

Mar 16, 2021

Researchers presented lab-grown tear glands using stem cells, simulating the actual ones. In the Netherlands, functional tear glands unattached to the eyes or emotions are stirring in their own real-life drama.

Lab-Grown Brains Raise Ethical Questions as They Become Sentient

Oct 29, 2020

Can lab-grown brains become sentient? If so, how will scientists measure its consciousness and what does this mean to the ethical standards of science?