National Multiple Sclerosis Week.

National Multiple Sclerosis Week.

MS is a condition which affects the central nervous system. Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease; an autoimmune disease is an illness in which the body attacks itself. In the case of MS the body attacks nerves and strips the nerves of their insulating coating,...

How Do Stem Cells Work?

Here Liz Bonnin from the BBC’s Bang Goes The Theory discusses stem cells, cell potency, and cell specialisation. Bonnin briefly explains the difference between embryonic and adult stem cells. The video then explores the impact that regenerative therapies could...
Look, no embryos! The future of ethical stem cells

Look, no embryos! The future of ethical stem cells

For years, ethical issues hampered progress in stem cell research. Now, experts believe that developments in reprogrammed ‘iPS’ cells will truly revolutionise the treatment of life-threatening illnesses. It is unclear at exactly what point the phrase...

Stem cell breakthrough could lead to one diabetes jab a year

The new technique involves engineering blood stem cells into insulin-secreting cells. Scientists have made a stem cell breakthrough that could make it possible to treat diabetics with an annual insulin jab, eliminating the need for painful daily injections. The new...

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