From microglia reprogramming to immune cell-based diagnostics, 2025 was a big year for breakthroughs in cell biology.

Despite extensive debate about stem cells and their use, there has been considerable confusion about what they are exactly, and what they do. But following California’s approval of billions of dollars ...

Scientists are exploring ways to mimic the origins of human life without two fundamental components: sperm and egg. They are coaxing clusters of stem cells – programmable cells that can transform into ...

Stem cells are extraordinary cells capable of self-renewal, differentiation, and tissue integration, making them indispensable in modern medicine. Their ability to develop into specialized cell types ...

From the generation of embryo-like structures to the establishment of cell-based approaches to model or treat disease, the field of stem cell and developmental biology has impressively progressed ...

Most people have heard of stem cells. They are often described as “miracle” cells –ones that can grow into any other type of cell in our bodies, promising revolutionary medical treatments. However, ...

Your skin is in a constant state of reinvention. Every month, your body sheds and regenerates its entire outer layer—a ...

Scientists in Melbourne have discovered how tiny electrical pulses can steer stem cells as they grow, opening the door to new ...

Jennifer Zenker receives funding from NHMRC and Viertel Foundation. Most people have heard of stem cells. They are often described as “miracle” cells –ones that can grow into any other type of cell in ...