Teresa Bowman, Ph.D., Named Chair of Developmental & Molecular Biology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Stem cell researcher Teresa Bowman, Ph.D., has been appointed chair of the department of developmental & molecular biology (DMB) at Albert Einstein College of Medicine after a comprehensive national search. Dr. Bowman will begin her new role on December 1, following the longtime leadership of Richard Stanley, Ph.D.

Stem cell harmony: how solanaceae plants maintain homeostasis through receptor compensation

A pivotal study sheds light on the evolutionary conservation of stem cell homeostasis in Solanaceae, revealing how receptor compensation mechanisms ensure the continuous and orderly formation of plant organs. This research uncovers the genetic interplay that maintains stem cell balance, offering new perspectives for crop improvement and resilience enhancement.

Researcher’s microscale tech is chipping away at cancer, organ failure and neurological disease

For outstanding contributions to engineering of biomimetic tissue-on-chip technologies and organoids for disease modeling and regenerative medicine, ASU’s Mehdi Nikkhah has been inducted as a Fellow into the American Institute for Medical and Biomedical Engineering.

International team of bioethicists and scientists suggests revisiting 14-day limit on human embryo research for potential health and fertility benefits

An international team of bioethicists and scientists, led by a researcher at Case Western Reserve University, contends it may be justified to go beyond the standing 14-day limit that restricts how long researchers can study human embryos in a dish. Going beyond this policy limit could lead to potential health and fertility benefits, and the authors provide a process for doing so.

Missouri S&T researchers create organ tissue with bioactive glass, stem cells and 3D printer

An interdisciplinary team of Missouri S&T researchers is creating organ tissue samples using bioactive glass, stem cells and a 3D printer. The project could advance pharmaceutical testing and lead to a better understanding of how diseases affect human cells. The researchers grow stem cells and add them to hydrogels made of alginate, gelatin or similar substances.