A Mouse With Two Dads Has Reached AdulthoodSuccessful bi-paternal mouse creation marks a key advancement in same-sex reproduction, leveraging CRISPR to tackle gene imprinting issues.
Bay Area scientists awarded White House medals for science and technologyHelen Blau recognized with National Medal of Science for innovative approach in stem cell research and regenerative medicine.
Daily briefing: There is a multitude of microbe-based climate solutions - time to use themVirologist Beata Halassy treated her own breast cancer with lab-grown viruses, sparking ethical debates on self-experimentation.
Liz Parrish vs. science: The lucrative business of serving the mega-rich who seek eternal youthLiz Parrish's journey highlights a mother's struggle for alternative treatments amidst a skeptical medical community and media distortion.
World-first therapy using donor cells sends autoimmune diseases into remissionThree individuals with severe autoimmune conditions achieved remission through CRISPR-modified immune cells, demonstrating potential for scalable treatment.
Human embryo models are getting more realistic - raising ethical questionsEmbryo models, though imperfect, promise insights into early development, addressing infertility and improving IVF success rates.
Work on synthetic human embryos to get code of practice in UKBiological models of human embryos made from stem cells are to be governed by a code of practice in Britain to ensure responsible research.
Human embryo models are getting more realistic - raising ethical questionsEmbryo models, though imperfect, promise insights into early development, addressing infertility and improving IVF success rates.
Work on synthetic human embryos to get code of practice in UKBiological models of human embryos made from stem cells are to be governed by a code of practice in Britain to ensure responsible research.
Hacking the immune system could slow ageing - here's howRestoring balance to immune cells can rejuvenate the entire body, potentially extending lifespan and overall health in mice.
In Bay Area, Biden vows to restore abortion access amid legal uncertainty about fertility treatmentsPresident Biden emphasized reproductive rights at a fundraiser after Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos.The Alabama Supreme Court decision on embryos has raised concerns about reproductive health access and sparked ethical debates.
Author Correction: Myt1l safeguards neuronal identity by actively repressing many non-neuronal fates - NatureAuthors from various institutions collaborate on stem cell research.
Lab-grown embryo models: UK unveils first ever rules to guide researchThe UK has developed its first rules for human embryo model research, focusing on prohibiting implantation but not setting fixed time limits for growth.
An Influential Study Retracted after 22 Years Reveals Challenges in ScienceA highly cited research paper was retracted, revealing the challenges in conducting and reporting research, including the pressure for flashy findings and the reluctance to retract flawed papers.
Embryo models need consistent ethical oversightStudying stem-cell-derived models of human embryos can reveal key developmental events leading to pregnancy failures.