Frogs have made significant contributions to Fred Hutch science over the years as a model organism that shares much of our ...

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Modern biological research into what’s called “organismal death” calls into question what we mean when we refer to life, ...

Stowers scientists uncover new principles guiding how flatworm stem cells regenerate body parts, revealing clues that could advance tissue repair and regenerative medicine in humans. Stem cells in ...

Most moms-to-be meet their protein needs without even realizing it. The amount of protein you should eat while pregnant depends on a few different factors, such as how far along you are, your physical ...

Planarian stem cells can be “independent” and turn into any type of cell without needing a nearby niche, a new study indicates.

Flatworms can rebuild themselves from just a small fragment, and now scientists know why. Their stem cells ignore nearby ...

Stem cells in most organisms typically take cues from adjacent cells. But new research from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research reveals planarian stem cells ignore their nearest neighbors and ...

We all know the best way to study is to have many short sessions instead of trying to learn everything in one all-night "cram" session. This is a basic rule for how our brain remembers things, and we ...