Is Balding Unavoidable? New Research Suggests Not

Is Balding Unavoidable? New Research Suggests Not

July 29, 2022 – While upwards of 80% of men and nearly half of women have substantial hair loss in their lifetime, there are two FDA-approved medications for male-pattern hair loss and one for women. But as millions worldwide search for a way to slow or stop balding, a single chemical has stepped up to … Read more

Scientists Regrow Lizard’s Tail with Stem Cell Technology

Scientists Regrow Lizard’s Tail with Stem Cell Technology

Nov. 5, 2021 — Scientists have used gene editing on lizard embryonic stem cells to help adult lizards regrow severed tails, making them the closest species to humans to regenerate a lost appendage. Lizards have a reputation for dropping their tails in self-defense when attacked, distracting predators long enough to make an escape. The lizards … Read more