Stem Cell

Understanding the specialized environment where stem cells reside is important for developing stem-cell based regenerative therapies. Read More

Research into retinal regeneration in zebrafish has identified a signal that appears to trigger the self-repair process, raising the possibility of inducing retinal repair in human eyes. Read More

A genetic predisposition to Parkinson’s disease makes neurons more vulnerable to the toxicity of heavy metals such as copper. Read More

A protein essential for growth of normal breast tissue also may play a role in breast cancer, Vanderbilt University researchers have found. Read More

A gene on chromosome 8 — in a region of the genome linked to risk for many types of cancer — is particularly associated with prostate cancer susceptibility, Vanderbilt University researchers have found. Read More

Targeting diabetes that develops after a stem cell transplant may help moderate graft-vs.-host disease, an adverse effect of the procedure, and improve outcomes. Read More

Young bone marrow cells alleviate aging-related kidney changes in mice. Read More

Researchers use genetic manipulations in mice and single-cell analyses to help explain stem cell regulation. Read More