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Worldwide, about 10 million people are afflicted with the disease (Photo: AFP)

Human stem cells restore mobility in monkeys with Parkinson's

Parkinson's is a degenerative disease that erodes motor functions. Typical symptoms include shaking, rigidity and...

31 Aug 2017 8:16 PM IST

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Stem cell injections: New knee reliever

Stem cells are special types of cells with innate ability to self-renew or multiply.

31 Aug 2017 9:33 AM IST

If the same technique were to work in humans, it would allow many sterile men to become fathers (Photo: Pixabay)

Sperm cells are created in the lab offering hopes of cure from...

Scientists create stem cells from ear tissue that become fully functional sperm cells on introduction to mice testes.

18 Aug 2017 1:19 PM IST

The quiescence of hair follicle stem cells is regulated by many factors. In certain cases they fail to activate, which is what causes hair loss (Photo: Pixabay)

A new stem cell therapy may help promote hair growth

Researchers found that hair follicle stem cell metabolism is different from other cells of the skin.

16 Aug 2017 8:18 AM IST

Mini-human brains grown in the lab may halt Alzheimers disease

Mini-human brains grown in the lab may halt Alzheimer's disease

According to researchers process involves transforming skin cells into neurons, which are then 3D printed into...

8 Aug 2017 11:48 AM IST

The use of stem cells will be crucial in patients suffering from the syndrome because their brain activity is altered and they find difficulty in doing activities. (Photo: AFP)

Stem cells may be instrumental in treating brain defects

Patients with Angelman syndrome cannot develop mature brain activity which is where the cells can help

25 April 2017 4:29 PM IST