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Scientists discover new kind of cartilage that looks like fat-filled 'Bubble Wrap'
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A new study describes a type of cartilage that may have been discovered, forgotten and found again at several points in history.
Astronauts to grow livers in space, where microgravity might help them thrive
By Stephanie Pappas published
Researchers think that microgravity could help grow liver "organoids" that could be used in medical research and even in transplant surgeries, someday.
Scientists launch amazing 'atlas' of embryos, showing how cells move and develop through time
By Nicoletta Lanese published
"Zebrahub" is an atlas of cells in developing zebrafish embryos, and scientists say it will help us learn about our own biology, too.
Scientists just made mice 'see-through' using food dye — and humans are next
By Emily Cooke published
A common food dye can turn the skin of living mice transparent, but we don't yet know if it'll work in humans.
Why are scars permanent?
By Emily Cooke published
Scar tissue differs from normal skin in a few important ways.
Scientists are growing teensy hearts to learn which drugs raise risk of congenital defects
By Brett Volmert, Aitor Aguirre, Aleksandra Kostina published
Organoids can replicate each component of the human heart, from its chambers to its veins.
Scientists discover new type of cell in the liver
By Emily Cooke published
The newly-discovered cells help shed light on how the liver repairs itself after damage.
Scientists just grew super realistic, miniature colons in the lab and gave them cancer
By Emily Cooke published
The tiny colons were grown from mouse stem cells, but human versions could one day be used to test new drugs for colorectal cancer, scientists say.
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