Stem cell stories that caught our eye: need for mature fat, Down syndrome, autism and those sweet pup faces

Here are some stem cell stories that caught our eye this past week. Some are groundbreaking science, others are of personal interest to us, and still others are just fun. Embryonic stem cells and that sweet puppy face. Could altered stem cells give our pups those floppy ears and adorable faces? Research from Humboldt University … Continue reading Stem cell stories that caught our eye: need for mature fat, Down syndrome, autism and those sweet pup faces

What was Old is New Again: Scientists Transplant Brain Cells into Aged Mice and Reverse Memory Loss

Alzheimer’s disease starts with small, almost imperceptible steps. And then it builds. Sometimes slowly over a period of decades, other times more quickly—in just a matter of years. But no matter the speed of progression, the end outcome is always the same. The sixth leading cause of death in the United State, Alzheimer’s develops as … Continue reading What was Old is New Again: Scientists Transplant Brain Cells into Aged Mice and Reverse Memory Loss