Stem cells
Targeting cancers where they spawn
12 Aug 2026Researchers pinpoint a specific marker for gastric cancer stem cells and show that eliminating this subpopulation may be a viable approach to more effectively treat stomach cancers.
Tracing colon cancer to its stem cell roots
23 Mar 2026Region-specific stem cells may not only act as starting points for colorectal cancer, but also offer new clues for early detection and treatment.
A stiff challenge for ageing cells
27 Feb 2026A new light-sensitive hydrogel platform that models human tissue elasticity reveals how ageing cells react to a changing environment.
Deconstructing the esophagus cell by cell
3 Mar 2025Researchers uncovered how specialised stem cells act as building blocks for the esophagus, shaping its development and offering insights into treating related diseases.
Stem cells revive crystal-clear vision
8 Aug 2023Researchers use single-cell sequencing for a new look at how stem cell-derived retinal cells fare after transplants for degenerative eye disorders.
Healing in the small intestine, redefined
10 May 2022A*STAR researchers challenge existing theories around intestinal stem cell biology using a newly developed animal model of intestinal regeneration.
Searching for good fat’s origins
14 Feb 2022Researchers have identified a stem cell marker that influences fat cell development, unlocking exciting therapeutic opportunities for chronic diseases.
A closer look at metformin in maternal diabetes
25 Jan 2022New data suggest that metformin administered to pregnant mothers may have unintended effects on the fetus, prompting the need for further assessment of the drug’s risk-benefit ratio.
Donor tissues provide the gift of sight
24 Dec 2021A breakthrough stem cell transplant technology uses donated cadaver eyes to restore vision in patients with retinal degeneration.
Tracing immune cells to their source
20 Dec 2021New research techniques are enabling scientists like SIgN’s Florent Ginhoux to unravel the complexities of the immune system like never before.
AI makes stem cells less unpredictable
28 Oct 2021A*STAR researchers have created the first machine learning model for predicting clinical outcomes of stem cell therapies in patients with cartilage disorders.
Unboxing the muscle repair toolkit
20 Sep 2021Scientists identify a key molecular marker of muscle stem cells, providing novel insights into the mechanisms around muscle regeneration.