Updates on Human Embryonic Stem Cells
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: stem cell biology; stem cell therapy; reproductive biology; reproductive engineering
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a Special Issue focused on the latest advances in human embryonic stem cell (hESC) research.
Human embryonic stem cells have transformed regenerative medicine and developmental biology, offering groundbreaking opportunities for disease modeling, drug discovery, and cell-based therapies. With rapid scientific and technological progress, this Special Issue aims to highlight innovative research that pushes the boundaries of hESC science and addresses the ethical and societal considerations involved in this evolving field.
We invite submissions of original research articles, reviews, and perspectives covering, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Novel strategies for the derivation and maintenance of hESCs;
- Breakthroughs in hESC-based therapies for human diseases;
- Cutting-edge tools and technologies for hESC research;
- Insights into differentiation and developmental pathways;
- Ethical, legal, and social implications of hESC science.
This Special Issue provides an excellent opportunity to share your work with a global audience and contribute to advancing the future of regenerative medicine and developmental biology.
We look forward to your contributions.
Dr. Yoon Young Kim
Guest Editor
Dr. Yoon Young Kim
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Human embryonic stem cells, pluripotent stem cells, differentiation, pluripotency, cell-based therapy, ethics, legal issue, embryo, stem cell model
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