human stem cells
Coverage of human stem cells in the Nexus archive.
- How Much of Data-Center Activism Is Really AI Slop?
Americans are increasingly wary of AI data centers, leading to local protests and political moratoriums. Activists often share AI-generated materials, including misleading summaries and memes, to support their anti-data-center arguments. These include false claims like data centers using human stem cells and AI-generated rural-themed memes opposing infrastructure projects.
- Scientists reverse diabetes in mice with lab-grown insulin cells
Scientists in Sweden have developed a method to create insulin-producing cells from human stem cells, which can restore blood sugar control in diabetic mice. These lab-grown cells respond strongly to glucose and were successful in transplant experiments. The breakthrough could potentially lead to a cure for type 1 diabetes.
- Spaceflight is hard on the heart, yet artificial ones grow better in space than on Earth
Mini-hearts seeded with human stem cells grow better in space than on Earth, according to a new study. The research suggests microgravity environments may enhance tissue development for regenerative medicine.