A detailed blueprint of nerve cells’ dramatic changes could help identify ways to heal spinal…
Browsing: Regenerative Biology
Regenerative biology is a field of biomedical sciences focused on the mechanisms by which organisms regenerate tissue and restore function after injury or disease. This discipline encompasses the study of stem cells, which have the ability to differentiate into various cell types and offer potential for replacing damaged tissues. Researchers in regenerative biology also explore cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis to understand how tissues can be repaired or regenerated. A significant aspect of this field is the development of therapeutic strategies that can stimulate or guide effective tissue regeneration in humans, potentially addressing conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders. Advances in regenerative biology could lead to revolutionary treatments, including organ regeneration and the healing of critical injuries, profoundly impacting medical treatment and recovery outcomes.
Genes from regenerative organisms rejuvenate intestinal stem cells in fruit flies. In a groundbreaking experiment,…
During a migration study, a researcher discovered a silky shark in Florida regenerating its dorsal…
Japanese scientists have uncovered that Cladonema jellyfish regenerate tentacles using stem-like proliferative cells, offering new…
Scientists from the Keck School of Medicine of USC identify key cells involved in the…
Scientists from UCL, MRC LMB, and AstraZeneca have found a compound, named ‘1938’, that boosts…
Scientists show that so-called senescent cells, i.e., cells that have permanently stopped dividing, boost production…
Altering a cellular process can lead stem cells—cells from which other cells in the body…
Axon growth, regenerative signaling, and synaptic plasticity were all increased by gene activation. Currently, there…
Following a novel treatment developed with the help of the Advanced Photon Source, paralyzed mice…
It would be wonderful if we could regenerate a missing limb or damaged organ. Imagine…
Tissue Model Reveals Key Players in Liver Regeneration By tracing the steps of liver regrowth,…
Intermittent fasting alters the gut bacteria activity of mice and increases their ability to recover…
A new treatment helped frogs regenerate their amputated legs – taking science one step closer…
Frogs briefly treated with a five-drug cocktail administered by a wearable bioreactor on the stump…
A new paper in Genome Biology and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press, maps out for…
USC researchers’ experiment helps inform efforts to improve wound-healing in humans. Lizards can regrow severed…
Muscle is known to regenerate through a complex process that involves several steps and depends…