Stem cell research is a hot topic. With applications for a host of human medical advancements, researchers have been working with animal and human stem cells for years. But animals aren’t the only ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Pools of stem cells in the apical meristems of plants are key to continued growth and development. Understanding how these stem cells are maintained and balanced against ...

As Earth's climate warms and changes, sustainable agricultural practices are critical for feeding a rapidly growing population. Can we genetically engineer crops to adapt to drought and other effects ...

Plant meristems represent specialised tissues housing pluripotent stem cells that underpin continuous growth and organ formation. The intricate regulation of these stem cells is mediated by a complex ...

In past years, these nine little letters, "stem cells," have caused much controversy and misunderstanding. Stem cells are primitive, undifferentiated cells that are able to divide and become ...

Using a computer model that reveals how plants grow thicker over time, biologists have uncovered how cells are activated to produce wood tissue. Understanding the genetic and molecular signals behind ...

Broccoli sprouts are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with sulforaphane, a compound demonstrating potent anti-cancer ...

(a) Examples of medicinal plants and their meristematic tissues as sources for stem cell generation. (b) Advantages of using medicinal plant stem cells in research and industrial applications. (c) In ...

A Naples Soap Co. anti-aging skin care line launching next year will utilize NASA 3D biometric technology as part of an effort to lead the commercialization of space-age cellular science for personal ...

Matcha tea, a potent green tea, is highlighted for its potential to combat cancer, particularly breast cancer stem cells. Dr.