Muscle stem cells, which are crucial for building new muscle, don’t work as well as we get older, but giving them an ...

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 ...

Scientists at USC are launching a new trial to test a tiny stem cell implant that could restore vision in people with advanced dry macular degeneration. The hair-thin patch replaces damaged retinal ...

A clinical trial to reverse age-related vision conditions using stem cell treatment could finally deliver on the promise of a major discovery in ageing and regeneration made 20 years ago, says columni ...

Retinal diseases are among the fastest growing causes of blindness, having a profound impact on patients’ independence and quality of life. As the global ophthalmology community gathers at the ...

Salamander genes may help humans regrow limbs, offering hope for future regeneration therapies. “Universal, unifying genetic programs...are driving regeneration in...salamanders, zebrafish and mice,” ...

When the human heart is damaged by a heart attack, stiff scar tissue eventually forms around the affected areas. This weakens ...

Humans and other mammals cycle through distinct sleep phases. One of them is easily recognized by the darting motion of the ...

The results were unexpected. Among matched participants, omega-3 users showed faster cognitive decline than nonusers across ...

Fish oil has long been marketed as the go-to supplement for brain health, thanks to its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. But a new animal study published in Cell Reports suggests there may be ...

Fish oil is one of the most popular supplements in the country. Adults take them regularly, trying to get some of the same heart-healthy nutrients found in fish, like salmon. But exclusive new testing ...