Aug 28, 2024 | Blog, Parenting Advice, Uses for Cord Blood, Uses for Cord Tissue, Uses for Placenta
One of the questions we get asked most by expectant parents is whether or not cord blood banking is ‘worth it’. You may have heard about it online, or through a friend, but don’t necessarily know what it entails, or what the benefits are. In this blog, we’ll break...
Aug 21, 2024 | Blog, Heart and Vascular Disease, News, Stem Cell News, Stem Cell Therapies
A new clinical trial investigating the use of umbilical cord stem cells to treat chronic heart failure is currently underway. The Phase II trial, which is the first of its kind in the U.S., is being carried out by researchers at the University of Louisville. It’s also...
Aug 14, 2024 | Blog, Blood Disorders, News, Stem Cell News, Stem Cell Therapies
Last week it was announced that a new gene editing stem cell therapy for beta thalassemia would start to be made available on the NHS. The therapy, called Casgevy, is developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics and received approval from the UK...
Aug 9, 2024 | Blog, News, Stem Cell News, Stem Cell Therapies
Emerging research suggests that stem cell-based therapies could offer a new approach to treating influenza-related lung damage. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in particular have been shown to repair lung tissue and modulate the immune response, providing hope for...
Aug 2, 2024 | Blog, News, Stem Cell News, Stem Cell Therapies
The results from a Phase I/II clinical trial suggests a new stem cell-based therapy has the power to treat osteoarthritis (OA). The trial, which was conducted by Australian biotechnology company Magellan Stem Cells, demonstrated that their ‘off-the-shelf’ stem cell...
First Cord Blood Treatment for Cerebral Palsy Performed in Australia
Could Cord Tissue Stem Cells Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes?
Early Insights Into Placenta Stem Cell Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Study Shows Improvement From Placenta Stem Cell Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis
Cord Tissue Stem Cell Therapy for Epidermolysis Bullosa Delivers Encouraging Outcomes
