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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicStem cells

Topic: stem cells

215 mn hectares across world can naturally regrow into forests, play key role in curbing climate change

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Chinese scientists see sweet success, reverse type-1 diabetes in woman using her own stem cells

Study in journal Cell says fat cells were extracted from the patient & altered to develop into any type of cell in the body. She has been insulin-independent for a yr, the 1st such case.

How Ian Wilmut’s work on Dolly the sheep shaped cloning & stem cell research

British embryologist Wilmut died on 10 September at the age of 79. He led the team that created Dolly the sheep, the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell.

Stem cell therapy is the new buzzword in healthcare—but it’s expensive, unproven, dangerous

In the US, several patients lost their sight after receiving stem-cell treatment for degenerative eye conditions.

Scientists have created synthetic embryos without sperm or ova. But what about ethics?

One of the reasons researchers want to use these embryos is for research into miscarriage and developmental anomalies. But it might not yield useful results.

New science frontiers in 2022: Dead organs come to life & a eureka moment for nuclear fusion

In future, eggs & sperms may not become necessary to procreate while harvesting of organs see new concepts. Scientists attain surplus energy through nuclear fusion in lab.

On Camera

Eight journalists, four states and 1 UT—how ThePrint covered 2026 Assembly elections

As I read through the reports by these journalists, it became clear that ThePrint’s coverage was more about depth than breadth.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.