
stap cells
7 Must-Read Stories In July 2014
A round-up of our top stories in July 2014; spanning ancient fossils to cosmic rays and the most high profile retraction in recent years.

High Stakes Science: Controversial Stem Cell Papers Retracted
The retraction of the controversial STAP cell papers should stimulate much needed discussions on scientific reform, Rebecca Tan writes.
Authors Of Acid-Bath Stem Cell Study Release Methods For Scrutiny
Honest mistake or research misconduct? STAP cell researchers assert the former, publishing their detailed methods to allow other scientists to duplicate their results.
Stem Cell Breakthrough Called Into Question
A startling new finding that acid treatment can create stem cells has come under intense scrutiny by the scientific community.
Stress Is All It Takes To Make Stem Cells
Scientists have made the surprising discovery that ordinary cells can be reprogrammed to become pluripotent by subjecting them to stress.