Scientists at the University of Manchester have grown miniature human lungs that can simulate the effects of animals exposed to certain nanomaterials. The lung organoids, grown from human stem cells, can replicate key tissue features and mimic pulmonary responses to nanomaterial exposure. While they aren’t expected to replace animal models entirely, these organoids may significantly reduce the need for animals in research, particularly in nanotoxicology.
Metabolism Provides Insights into Autism Spectrum Disorder Origins and Detection
University of California researchers have identified 14 biochemical pathways responsible for the metabolic changes that often precede the onset of autism in early childhood. The
