All multi-cellular organisms have stem cells, which can turn into a dazzling variety other cells-kidney, brain, heart or skin.

One class, pluripotent

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified unique metabolic properties that allow a specific type of stem cell in the body to survive

Scientists, for the first time, have successfully identified and isolated adult mammary stem cells in mice which may later be used to regenerate breast tissue.

More and more parents are opting to test their children’s DNA in order to ascertain which sport their kids are going to excel in. Such genetics tests

Fuchs corneal dystrophy, a genetic disorder that necessitates corneal transplant operations could be caused by a gene identified in a new study.

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The first inherited link to common types of migraine has been uncovered by scientists. This is a finding that boosts hopes for new drugs to curb this painful and costly disorder.

A genetic basis for determining the severity of allergic asthma in experimental models of the disease has been identified by scientists.

The study

Scientists have identified changes in the blood specific to tuberculosis. This finding means it may soon be possible to identify patients who will develop tuberculosis.

Researchers have said that a gene associated with the immune system may play a role in developing Parkinson’s disease. This is a possible advance in the search for effective treatments.

The entire wheat genome has been sequenced by scientists at Liverpool, University of Bristol and the John Innes Centre. This is an effort that will help