Bay Area scientists awarded White House medals for science and technologyHelen Blau recognized with National Medal of Science for innovative approach in stem cell research and regenerative medicine.
World-first therapy using donor cells sends autoimmune diseases into remissionThree individuals with severe autoimmune conditions achieved remission through CRISPR-modified immune cells, demonstrating potential for scalable treatment.
Human embryo models are getting more realistic - raising ethical questionsEmbryo models, though imperfect, promise insights into early development, addressing infertility and improving IVF success rates.
An Influential Study Retracted after 22 Years Reveals Challenges in ScienceA highly cited research paper was retracted, revealing the challenges in conducting and reporting research, including the pressure for flashy findings and the reluctance to retract flawed papers.