Stem cells
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.
A surprising new source for skin stem cells
14 Jul 2021When placed in the proper environment, even stem cells from unlikely sources like the bladder or prostate can form skin components like hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
Opening the cellular gates to glucose
2 Jul 2021Low levels of sugar entering into pancreatic cells may be the culprit behind insulin secretion defects in early-onset diabetes.
Sifting out rare stem cells
14 Jun 2021Single-cell techniques have helped to identify a key molecular switch controlling how adult cells can be turned back to a stem cell-like state.
A recipe for mini livers
23 Apr 2021For the first time, researchers have generated lab-grown livers that have functioning bile canaliculi, an important step towards modeling complex liver diseases.