Lab-grown mini brains: we can’t dismiss the possibility that they could one day outsmart us
If brains are cultivated in the laboratory, without time limit, could they ever develop a form of consciousness that surpasses human capacity?
The pros and cons of human genetic modification
Genetic editing will change the way we approach healthcare, reproduction, and even our understanding of the human genetic code.
The next frontier in reproductive tourism? Genetic modification
Mitochondrial replacement and gene-editing that create germline modifications are relatively new.
Improving Quality and Length of Life with Stem Cells
A new article has described the ways in which mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are being developed to treat age-related diseases.
Is the Human Genome Sacred?
If gene editing has the potential for improving human health, then we should embrace CRISPR's benefits.
Cells routinely self-cannibalize to take out their trash, aiding in survival and disease prevention
The process of autophagy starts when the cell begins to form a membrane near damaged proteins or organelles.
Lab-grown ‘ghost hearts’ work to solve organ transplant shortage by combining a cleaned-out pig heart with a patient’s own stem cells
Lab-grown ‘ghost hearts’ work to solve organ transplant shortage by combining a cleaned-out pig heart with a patient’s own stem cells.
Scientists grow whole model of human embryo, without sperm or egg
Scientists have grown an entity that closely resembles an early human embryo, without using sperm, eggs or a womb.
The 99 Percent … of the Human Genome
After the Human Genome Project, scientists have found that there were around 20,000 genes within the genome.
Ageing and the Latest Techniques in Anti-Ageing Research
The pursuit of understanding and manipulating the ageing process has led to groundbreaking advancements in recent years.