Although various methods of generating skin tissue in the lab have already been developed, their ability to imitate real skin falls short

The use of animal products is a significant clinical challenge due to potential zoonotic infections, which can be spread from animals to humans

Study uncovers previously unknown genetic-molecular crosstalk

In a new study published in Nature Biotechnology, scientists from Cambridge and Vienna present a new method that combines the organoid method with bioengineering

"Mini organs" may aid in understanding, treating respiratory diseases

Scientists describe novel organoid technology combining various brain regions for investigation of epilepsy, and other neurological diseases, as reported in the current issue of Nature Methods.

Finding in mice could lead to new therapies for damaged organs and cancer

Researchers can grow functional stomach and intestinal tissues to study diseases, new drugs

Implications also for understanding Zika virus-caused microencephaly

New technology to study human health advances goal of regenerative medicine