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MIT researchers traced the family history of over 1 million cells in developing mouse embryos; the map revealed when cells began becoming different organs- What is embryonal carcinoma? Superman actor Christopher Reeve’s son Will revealed that he was diagnosed with the rare testicular cancer a few months after his wedding
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- Could growing human brain tissue inside a mouse finally help scientists study brain diseases that are difficult to recreate, understand and treat?A small piece of human brain tissue was placed inside newborn mice. Over the following months, it did something researchers had rarely been...24 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
- On the table or on the menu? A new power play begins at the UNPartners for Multilateralism, or P4M, unites diverse nations to reform global institutions. This new grouping reflects a changing global mo...23 Sep, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
- Your brain may be one organ today, but scientists have uncovered a hidden split that may date back more than 500 million yearsNew research suggests the human brain develops from two distinct cell populations. These groups follow separate paths from early embryonic ...21 Sep, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
- In 1997, Japanese researchers flew silkworm eggs on STS-84 to study spaceflight effects; developmental abnormalities were more frequent in the flight samplesSilkworm eggs revealed developmental abnormalities in early space experiments. Later, the Rad Silk investigation examined cosmic radiation'...14 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- In 1983, three pregnant guppies flew on Cosmos 1514 for five days; one later gave birth to 25 healthy fry and produced six more healthy broods after returning to EarthIn 1983, three expectant guppies journeyed aboard the Cosmos 1514 biosatellite as part of a Soviet experiment exploring the effects of micr...13 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- In 1994, NASA flew four Japanese red-bellied newts on STS-65 for nearly 15 days; two adults died, but 32 newt eggs hatchedSpace Shuttle Columbia's 1994 mission studied animal reproduction in zero gravity. Four red-bellied newts and medaka fish were part of biol...08 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- On a 12-day Russian biosatellite flight, seven silkworm varieties spun silk, built cocoons, mated and laid eggs; some developmental stages occurred 2-3 days faster than ground controlsChinese silkworms have successfully navigated their life cycle during an impressive twelve-day mission in space. Notably, their eggs hatche...06 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- In 2003, researchers found freshwater snails had mated in space; their gravity-sensing statoconia were 50% larger by volume than matched ground controlsExperiments conducted aboard the Space Shuttle demonstrated that pond snails bred in microgravity possessed larger gravity-sensing structur...31 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- Lack of Vitamin E may affect learning skills in babiesNew York, July 28 (IANS) Babies who lacked vitamin E nourishment when in the womb are likely to be at an increased risk of developing impai...28 Jul, 2017, 05.22 PM IST
- New mechanism identified to prevent heart defects in newbornsNatural triggers that could reduce the chance of life-threatening, congenital heart defects among newborns have been discovered.09 Jan, 2016, 03.33 PM IST
- Genes behind early embryonic development in humans mappedThe order in which our genes are activated after fertilisation has remained one of the last uncharted territories of human development.04 Sep, 2015, 12.51 PM IST
- Nutech brings in embryonic stem cell therapy for diabeticsNutech Mediworld has developed a Human Embryonic Stem Cell (HESC) therapy which will go a long way in treating patients with type-II diabet...19 Aug, 2015, 05.45 PM IST
- Embryonic stem cells could heal damaged lungs: ResearchEmbryonic stem cells can be used to repair damaged lung tissue in those with severe respiratory disease, researchers have found.15 Jul, 2015, 04.37 PM IST
- On-off switch for key stem cell gene discoveredScientists have uncovered an on-off switch for a key stem cell gene, a discovery that may propel advances in regenerative medicine.15 Dec, 2014, 06.14 PM IST
- US treats first patient with human embryonic stem cellsUS doctors have begun the first tests of human embryonic stem cells in patients, treating a man with spinal cord injuries in a landmark tri...12 Oct, 2010, 01.49 AM IST
- Stem cell policy may see US cos seeking tie-ups in IndiaThe pro-embryonic stem cell policy of the US President Barack Obama is likely to result in Indian research organisations attracting the int...15 Jun, 2009, 01.00 AM IST
- Obama to reverse Bush limits on stem-cell researchUS President Barack Obama will wipe out another contentious aspect of his predecessor George W Bush's legacy by removing curbs on federal f...07 Mar, 2009, 11.50 AM IST
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