Brain tumors are cognitive parasites – how brain cancer hijacks neural circuits and causes cognitive decline

Glioblastoma is the most aggressive type of brain cancer, causing significant decline in cognitive function. New research suggests a common anti-seizure drug could help control tumor growth.

Shawn Hervey-Jumper, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
June 7, 2023 • ~7 min

We grew human tear glands in the lab, and now we're making them cry

Next, researchers want to grow the tear glands of a crocodile – seriously.

Marie Bannier-Hélaouët, PhD Student, Hubrecht Institute, Utrecht University • conversation
March 17, 2021 • ~7 min

Genetic engineering transformed stem cells into working mini-livers that extended the life of mice with liver disease

New strategy helps build synthetic organs from scratch. This enabled the researchers to grow functioning liver tissue in the lab that could be transplanted into mice with liver disease.

Mo Ebrahimkhani, Associate Professor of Pathology and Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh • conversation
Dec. 7, 2020 • ~8 min

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