Stem Cell Blog
Iran Begins Treating Osteoarthritis With Umbilical Cord Stem Cells
Key details A new milestone: Iran’s Royan Research Institute has begun treating people with severe osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, and shoulder using stem cells derived from the umbilical cord, with early results reported as promising. [1][2] Cord tissue stem cells:...
Stem Cell Particles Used to Treat Severe Burns in a World First
Key details World first: Surgeons at Hamilton Health Sciences in Canada have carried out a novel, world-first burn treatment using exosomes – tiny particles released by stem cells – on an 18-year-old patient with severe facial and neck burns. [1] The therapy: Exosomes...
Cord Blood Awareness Month 2026: The Past, Present, and Future of Cord Blood Stem Cells
Key details A month to raise awareness: Every July, Cord Blood Awareness Month encourages expecting parents to think about storing or donating the stem cells in their baby’s umbilical cord, which are otherwise discarded at birth. [1] A proven treatment: Cord blood has...
Stem Cell Therapy for Alzheimer’s Granted FDA Fast Track as It Advances to Phase 2
Key details A large unmet need: an estimated 1 million people in the UK are living with dementia, and there are currently no treatments available on the NHS that can slow, stop, or prevent the condition.[1] An autologous approach: a US company, Regeneration Biomedical...
Pregnant in a UK Heatwave: How To Beat the Heat and Stay Cool With Our Ultimate Hot-Weather Guide
If you are navigating pregnancy during a UK heatwave, the heat can feel incredibly intense, and you are definitely not imagining it. Summer temperatures that once felt perfectly manageable can suddenly leave you feeling drained, uncomfortable, and a little...
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