pluripotent stem cells

The murky, unregulated world of anti-aging stem cell therapy

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Stem cells are the new focus of the rich and famous, with Hollywood stars reportedly spending tens of thousands of pounds a year on expensive therapies offered by private longevity clinics that promise to regenerate the aging body. The latest taker is 84-year-old John Cleese, who revealed in an interview earlier this week that he … Read more

Synthetic human embryos allow researchers to study early development while bypassing ethical and logistical hurdles

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Embryonic development, also called embryogenesis, is a cornerstone in understanding the origins of life. But studying this marvel of complex and layered biological processes in humans faces significant challenges. Early stage human embryos are difficult to obtain. Then there are ethical issues surrounding its use. This has made it difficult for scientists to understand early … Read more