Lack of female researchers and participants in regenerative-medicine research holds everyone back

Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02857-yThe field will not reach its potential using data sets in which women and non-binary people are not fully represented.

Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02857-y

The field will not reach its potential using data sets in which women and non-binary people are not fully represented.

‘Remarkably encouraging’: stem-cell treatments for autoimmune diseases enter new phase

Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02855-0Scientists are working to transform the body’s most versatile cells into viable therapies, but the challenge of immunosuppression looms.

Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02855-0

Scientists are working to transform the body’s most versatile cells into viable therapies, but the challenge of immunosuppression looms.

A guide to the Nature Index

Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02858-xA description of the terminology and methodology used in this supplement, and a guide to the functionality that is available free online at natureindex.com.

Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02858-x

A description of the terminology and methodology used in this supplement, and a guide to the functionality that is available free online at natureindex.com.

What is needed for regenerative medicine to flourish?

Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02854-1Although the field’s breakthrough research has the potential to save lives, it requires a more in-depth and equitable foundation of research.

Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02854-1

Although the field’s breakthrough research has the potential to save lives, it requires a more in-depth and equitable foundation of research.

How to stay smart in the age of AI: the science of critical thinking

Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02930-6There is growing concern that AI can blunt memory and reasoning. But science shows ways to keep the brain sharp.

Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02930-6

There is growing concern that AI can blunt memory and reasoning. But science shows ways to keep the brain sharp.