Beneficial Strain of E. Coli May Protect against Pathogens
Using human intestinal organoids, researchers explore the protective effects of Nissle, a harmless strain of Escherichia coli commonly used as a probiotic
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'Mini-Brain' Study: COVID-19 Virus Can Infect Human Brain Cells
When researchers introduced SARS-CoV-2 virus particles into a human mini-brain model, the team found evidence of infection by and replication of the pathogen
Brain in a Dish Creates New Possibilities for Neuroscience Research
While not quite miniature human brains, organoids enable scientists to study the developing brain
A Tool for Coronavirus-Specific Intestinal Cell Research
iPSC disease modeling company DefiniGEN has identified iPSC-derived intestinal organoids that could be used in studies of the biology of SARS-CoV2 infection
Trends in 3D Cell Culture: Organoids and Spheroids
Amanda Linkous, PhD, discusses new scientific and technological advancements in 3D cell culture in this Q&A with contributing editor Tanuja Koppal, PhD
Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Infects Intestinal Cells, Study Finds
Findings could explain why some COVID-19 patients experience gastrointestinal symptoms, and the fact that the virus often can be detected in stool samples
Team to Advance Stem Cell Therapies in New Space Station Lab
UC San Diego and Space Tango receive NASA award to develop first dedicated stem cell research laboratory within the International Space Station
ZEISS Lightsheet 7 Allows Multiview Imaging of Both Living and Cleared Specimens
New light sheet fluorescence microscope introduced
Machine Sucks up Tiny Tissue Spheroids and Prints Them Precisely
Aspiration-assisted bioprinting uses the power of suction to move tiny microscopic spheroids
New Technique Allows Scientists to 'Listen in' on Cancer Cells
Understanding how cells communicate could reveal how tumors are able to evade the immune system and become resistant to treatments