Japan has approved two stem cell-based therapies for treating Parkinson's disease and heart failure in a world first, through ...

A single infusion of stem cells helped frail older adults walk significantly farther.

Jennifer Zenker receives funding from NHMRC and Viertel Foundation. Most people have heard of stem cells. They are often described as “miracle” cells –ones that can grow into any other type of cell in ...

In the United States, age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss in people who are 60 and older. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates.

The human brain may continue producing new neurons in adulthood, a finding that could help explain healthy aging.

A first-of-its-kind trial is testing adult stem cell transplants for advanced dry macular degeneration. Early results show the treatment is safe and can significantly improve vision, even in severely ...

TWO young women from Jersey – one who gave a life-saving donation and another whose life was saved by a stranger – have joined forces to urge Islanders to take a simple step that could mean the ...

Most people have heard of stem cells. They are often described as "miracle" cells –ones that can grow into any other type of cell in our bodies, promising revolutionary medical treatments. However, ...