Using Stem Cells to Treat Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is an inherited eye disease that affects about 1 in 4,000 people. It causes the breakdown and…
Genetically Modified Skin Grown Using Stem Cells Saved a Boy’s Life
German scientists have published new research that shows how to grow genetically modified skin cells using stem cells. They managed…
Stem Cell Therapy Combats a Rare Immune Disorder for 4-Year-Old Boy
At first glance, Jovon Moss looks like any other happy 4-year-old. Dressed in a Flash costume, he has a big…
Stem Cells Reversed Damage Caused By Neuro-Muscular Disorder
Researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that an infusion of hematopoietic stem and…
Mesenchymal Stem Cells May Offset Damage Done by Smoking to Lungs
A new study has shown that mesenchymal stem cells can protect human lungs exposed to cigarette smoke. The researchers found…
Improved Stem Cell Transplantation Therapies?
German researchers have just published a paper that showcases a new method for improving the success of stem cell transplantation.…
Human Cord Blood Stem Cells Used to Cure Renal Anaemia in Mice
A team of Japanese researchers have developed a new treatment that cures renal Anaemia with cord blood stem cells. The…
Newborn Baby Shopping List for First Time Mums
Knowing what you need and shopping for your baby can sometimes be overwhelming. With so many options to choose from,…
Study Claims that Heart Failure May Be Treated by Umbilical Cord Stem Cells
Scientists from the Universidad de los Andes in Chile have just completed a trial that uses umbilical cord stem cells…
Cord Blood FAQ: Are Cord Blood Cells Different to Bone Marrow Cells?
Stem cells found in cord blood have been used for transplants since the late 1980s. That was when a young…