Stem Cells: A Revolution in Heart Disease Treatment?
Researchers in Japan have managed to create a stem cell treatment that repairs damage to the heart caused by heart…
What is Cord Blood and Why is it Important?
Did you know that one of the very best things you can do to protect your child’s health in…
In MRD, Cord Blood Transplant Posed As Best Transplant Option
Certain patients with acute leukaemia or myelodysplastic syndrome also have a condition called minimal residual disease (MRD). MRD occurs when…
Experimental Stem Cell Therapy Helps Restore Paralysed Man’s Movement
Kris Boesen thought his life was over when he was involved in a serious car crash at just 21 years-of-age. …
There’s New Hope for Blood Cancers, and it Comes from Umbilical Cords
A young woman from Sacramento named Jessie Quinn found herself with a puzzling array of health symptoms in 2010, including…
Cord Blood Transplants Show Promise in Leukaemia Treatment
Bone marrow transplants have been used to treat leukaemia since the 1950s. The stem cells contained in bone marrow allow…
Cord Blood FAQ: Is Cord Tissue Different from Cord Blood?
Most people are aware of the incredible regenerative power of umbilical cord blood. The stem cells contained within cord blood…
Anti-inflammatory Agent in Cord Blood Shows Promise in Mice
Researchers from the United States have discovered a component in umbilical cord blood that may be useful for treating inflammatory…
Effective Ways to Motivate Your Child to Learn
Are you having trouble getting your child to be interested in learning? Does your child get upset when you want…
Stem Cells Injected into Brain in World-First Parkinson’s Trial
Researchers in Australia have managed to successfully inject stem cells into a patient’s brain in an effort to treat his…