Embryo Model, Breathing Ball, End of a Dynasty

Today, you’ll learn about a breakthrough in embryo modeling, a breathing ball that could take the edge off anxiety, and the fall of a dynasty.   Embryo Model   “Scientists grow whole model of human embryo, without sperm or egg.” by James Gallagher. 2023.  “Dynamic stem cell states: naive to primed pluripotency in rodents and humans.” by Leehee Weinberger, et al. 2016.  “Complete human day 14 post-implantation embryo models from naive ES cells.” by Bernardo Oldak, et al. 2023.  “Synthetic human embryo raises ethical issues.” by James Gallagher. 2023.   Breathing Ball  “Breathe! The shape-shifting ball that supports mental health.” ScienceDaily. 2023.  “Meditation and Mindfulness: What You Need To Know.” NIH. 2022.  “How to Meditate.” Mindful.org. N.d.  “Prevalence, patterns, and predictors of meditation use among US adults: A nationally representative survey.” by Holger Cramer, et al. 2016.  “The shape-shifting ball that supports mental health.” YouTube Video. 2023  End of a Dynasty  “New study uncovers the Causes of the Qing Dynasty’s Collapse.” EurekAlert! 2023.  “Qing dynasty, 1644-1911.” Smithsonian. N.d.  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.