
Explore human brain chimeroids as avatars for studying interindividual variation in disease risk response, presented by Harvard's Paola Arlotta.

Explore the neuro-vascular interface in cardiac aging, focusing on endothelial Sema3a's role in denervation and senescence-mediated regulation of nerve density in age-associated cardiac dysfunction.

Explore RNA modifications' influence on normal and malignant blood cell formation with insights from cutting-edge research in stem cell biology and cancer plasticity.

Explore ethical implications of biosocial science with Dorothy Roberts, examining the intersection of biology, society, and human values. Gain insights into the future of ethical scientific research and its societal impact.

Neurosurgeon Mark Kotter explores breakthroughs in cell therapy, discussing genetic reprogramming, its potential to revolutionize medicine, and the collaborative effort needed across scientific disciplines to unlock cellular "operating systems."

Explore stem cell types and teratogens in biology, covering totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent, and unipotent cells, as well as their roles in development and potential risks.

Explore CRISPR technology's potential in genetic research and disease treatment with Dr. Chakraborty, a leading scientist revolutionizing genome editing and working on sickle-cell anemia cure.

Explore factors influencing cancer cell development and progression through insights on oncogenic competence from Oxford researcher Richard White.

Stem cell biologist discusses shortcomings in science reporting, highlighting detrimental practices of journalists and scientists. Proposes improving education for scientists, journalists, and the public to enhance scientific communication.

What if the most overlooked part of the human body could change the future of medicine? In this talk, Jiabao Li takes us from a clitoris hidden in scientific neglect to one grown in a lab using stem cells from menstrual blood. She reveals how these cells—discarded monthly—hold the potential to grow