Oct 17, 2024 | Blog, Stem Cell News, Stem Cell Therapies
New research has demonstrated the significant role stem cells play in skin and hair development, which could lead to revolutionary new anti-ageing treatments. [1] By identifying the ways in which the body grows skin, researchers believe that their findings could lead...
Oct 9, 2024 | Blog, Exosomes, Stem Cell Therapies, Uses for Cord Blood, Uses for Cord Tissue
Recent research indicates that umbilical cord exosomes have huge potential in the field of regenerative medicine. In this blog we’ll explore what exosomes are, where they’re found, and how they could be used in developing new, life changing therapies for a range of...
Sep 27, 2024 | Blog, Stem Cell Therapies, Uses for Cord Blood
Umbilical cord blood has long been recognized as a valuable source of life-saving stem cells. Since the first cord blood transplant was carried out in 1988 for a patient with Fanconi anaemia, it’s estimated that more than 40,000 cord blood transplants have been...
Sep 20, 2024 | Blog, Stem Cell News, Stem Cell Therapies, Uses for Cord Blood, Uses for Cord Tissue, Uses for Placenta
Last month researchers at The Parent’s Guide to Cord Blood Foundation compiled a report about how perinatal stem cells were being employed in clinical trials from 2019 through to the end of 2023. [1] Perinatal stem cells are those which are collected in and around the...
Sep 11, 2024 | Blog, Neurological Disorders, Stem Cell Therapies, Uses for Cord Blood
A new therapy, recently granted a UK Innovation Passport Designation, could help to improve treatment outcomes for Krabbe disease patients post-stem cell transplant. What is Krabbe disease? Krabbe disease is a rare genetic disorder affecting around 1 in every...
Sep 3, 2024 | Blog, Stem Cell News, Stem Cell Therapies
Advancements in stem cell research are transforming how we approach some of the most critical health conditions. One particularly exciting area is the use of umbilical cord stem cells in treating acute liver failure (ALF). ALF is a life-threatening condition with...