Regenerative Biology

Regenerative biology is a rapidly growing field of science focused on discovering how living organisms repair and replace damaged or lost cells and tissues. This research has emerged recently due to the explosion of knowledge about signaling pathways, gene expression, and stem cell function, and the application of increasingly sophisticated genetic and molecular techniques. With the help of regenerative biology, scientists seek to exploit the body’s natural healing and regenerative capabilities to devise treatments and cures for a wide range of degenerative diseases, injuries and defects. For example, regenerative biology has been used to develop processes for growing new tissue and organs, as well as ways to repair or replace damaged cells or organs using stem cell therapy, gene therapy and tissue engineering. The potential benefits of regenerative biology are immense and wide-ranging, since it has the potential to revolutionize medical treatments, improve quality of life and extend lifespan.