All articles tagged with #in vitro
Scientists have grown fully developed, functional hair follicles in the lab by adding a third cell type—accessory mesenchymal cells—alongside epithelial stem cells and dermal papilla cells. This three-cell recipe enables follicles to mature and cycle like natural hair, with potential implications for hair restoration and broader regenerative medicine, though translating the approach to humans remains a key challenge.
Researchers combine multiple donor liver cell types to form in vitro liver assembloids that recapitulate periportal tissue, moving toward miniature human livers for faster drug testing and personalized therapies.
A study has found that the Chikungunya virus can be transmitted between cells through intercellular extensions, both in laboratory settings and in living organisms. These extensions, which physically connect infected and uninfected cells, facilitate the spread of the virus. The findings provide insights into the mechanisms of Chikungunya virus transmission and could potentially inform the development of intervention strategies.