#stem cells

Researchers in Sweden report a more reliable way to make insulin-producing cells from human stem cells, with transplanted cells restoring blood sugar control in diabetic mice for months.

A study published in Cell Research reports a checkpoint that helps control the identity of multiple stem cell types across developmental stages, pointing to a potentially unifying principle in stem cell biology.

A Nature Medicine research highlight says a phase 1 study found placenta-derived stem cell therapy used during in utero myelomeningocele repair showed promise in an early safety assessment.

Researchers have demonstrated that transplanted neural stem cells can help preserve vision in models of retinal degeneration, offering a potential treatment pathway for conditions that currently have no cure.

Researchers are pairing lab-grown insulin cells with engineered immune bodyguards that prevent rejection — potentially eliminating the need for lifelong immunosuppression.