by Cells4Life Middle East | Mar 1, 2016 | Stem Cell News
New research published in the journal Stem Cells Translational Medicine suggests that alginate gel can be used to help keep stem cells alive until they are used in a transplant. Authored by Professor Che Connon and Dr. Stephen Swioklo, the study found that stem cells...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Feb 27, 2016 | Stem Cell News
New research has shown that a patient’s own stem cells can be altered and to potentially treat certain blinding eye diseases. University of Iowa researchers worked in conjunction with Columbia University Medical Center ophthalmologists to identify and correct a gene...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Feb 26, 2016 | Child Parenting Guide
Raising a child is full of ups and downs. There are countless joy-filled moments, but every now and then it gets tough — really tough! To help you get through the tough times and impart some wisdom, here is a collection of inspiring quotes about parenthood. “What...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Feb 25, 2016 | Stem Cell News
A team of researchers from across the globe have worked together to prove that mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) can enhance the effects of radiotherapy in the treatment of cancer. Lead by researchers from the University of Granada (UGR), the scientists demonstrated...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Feb 24, 2016 | Stem Cell News
Researchers from UCL have discovered a new technique to assess the viability of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). The technique will allow them to quick test iPSCs before they are use in a stem cell transplant, leading to better outcomes for transplant...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Feb 23, 2016 | Medical Conditions
In part 2 of the series on eating disorder awareness, we will take a look at the currently available treatments for eating disorders and how stem cells may be used to treat eating disorders in the future. Eating Disorders are very serious health conditions that can be...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Feb 22, 2016 | Medical Conditions
Eating disorders are very common in many parts of the world. In the United States, it is estimated that more than 20 million women and 10 million men have suffered from an eating disorder at some point in their life (Nationaleatingdisorders.org, 2016). In the United...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Feb 21, 2016 | Stem Cell News
Ovarian cancer remains one of the most deadly forms of cancer, killing more than 150,000 women annually. Surprisingly, little is known about the molecular and cellular basis of this disease, something researchers are keen to change. Dr. Nick Barker from the Institute...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Feb 19, 2016 | Child Parenting Guide, Labor & Birth, Pregnancy
One of the most exciting parts of having a baby is finding the perfect name for them. Parents can spend hours thinking of potential names, examining their meanings and discussing those names with the rest of the family. To help you choose a great name for your baby...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Feb 18, 2016 | Stem Cell News
The Charlotte Lozier Institute, a research and policy development organisation, has just released a video highlighting the importance of stem cells. The video highlights the story of 10-year-old Devon Weaver from Arizona, whose life was saved thanks to a stem cell...
