Stem cells ‘instructed’ to form specific tissues and organs

Researchers have created a way to guide and control the development of stem cells into specific tissues and organs, opening the door to developing a means of one day tackling complex diseases like diabetes and Parkinson’s disease.

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Breakthrough treatment flips cancer cells back into normal cells

Working with a line of colon cancer cells, Korean researchers figured out a way to throw a few genetic switches to cause the cells to revert back to a healthy state. The technique could have major implications in the way we approach cancer treatment.

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Lessons from the Himalayas: 5 things not to do when riding in the Himalayas

The Himalayas are a bucket-list travel destination for motorcyclists the world over – and the perfect setting for a rich variety of rookie errors that can really ruin your day. Here's some mistakes I've made, so with a bit of luck, you don't have to.

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Handy titanium multitool reworks the ratchet for smooth everyday fixing

It seems to be an unwritten rule that when stuff breaks, there never seems to be a toolbox nearby. That's where everyday carry multitools can help, and the latest to blaze a Kickstarter trail is the titanium UltraFix Driver from TrekGear.

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Lilium ceases operations without delivering a single electric air taxi

German eVTOL startup Lilium has ceased operations as of this week – sunsetting a decade-long effort funded with over $1 billion to build electric air taxis, with nary a single aircraft delivered.

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