Scientists are exploring ways to mimic the origins of human life without two fundamental components: sperm and egg. They are coaxing clusters of stem cells – programmable cells that can transform into ...

Regeneration has long been the stuff of science fiction. At UNLV, researchers are now studying frogs that can regrow their ...

It is known that the antiepileptic drug valproate increases the risk of developmental disorders in unborn children.

Designed as a shared resource for advancing human-subject and social science research, the SSRL provides dedicated research space equipped with private cubicles, networked computers, audio-visual ...

Japan's robot lab operates 24/7 with zero human staff, using 10 autonomous machines to accelerate medical research and drug ...

Megan covers the intersection of science and society. How is biomedical research funded? Who benefits? And how do new technologies reflect and shape our values? You can reach Megan on Signal at ...

With the arrival of ‘AI scientists’, it’s as well to remember that human wisdom, empathy and sheer messiness are as much part ...

What happens as research itself pushes ahead faster than the ethical frameworks meant to guide it? Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) recently reported a striking first: They ...

Northwestern University scientists have developed the most advanced organoid model for human spinal cord injury to date. In a new study, the research team used lab-grown human spinal cord ...

It sounds like science fiction, but scientists may have just taken a giant step toward a future where amputees regrow real ...

With artificial intelligence upending how people seek, interpret, and act on information, efforts are underway to design AI ...