Apr 21, 2024 | Blog, Stem Cell News, Stem Cell Therapies, Uses for Cord Tissue
A recent study published in the journal eBioMedicine found that umbilical cord stem cells may have the potential to heal the intestinal ulcers of patients suffering from Crohn’s disease. What is Crohn’s disease? Crohn’s disease is a condition that causes parts...
Apr 15, 2024 | Blog, Stem Cell Therapies, Uses for Placenta
The formation of the placenta represents a pivotal moment in pregnancy. Often thought of as the life support system for the growing foetus, the placenta represents the beginning of the nurturing bond between mother and child. An intricate organ, the placenta...
Apr 10, 2024 | Blog, Skeletal Diseases and Injuries, Stem Cell News, Stem Cell Therapies
A man who was left paralysed by a severe spinal cord injury has reported that he is now able to stand and walk by himself thanks to a pioneering new stem cell treatment. Chris Barr, 57, was left unable to feed, dress or walk by himself as a result of a traumatic...
Mar 25, 2024 | Blog, Diabetes, Stem Cell News, Stem Cell Therapies
A new study published in the journal Burns & Trauma has found that the application of stem cells promotes the repair of diabetic wounds. [1] Affecting nearly 1 in 10 adults worldwide, diabetes is quickly becoming one of the most prevalent and widespread causes of...
Mar 21, 2024 | Blog, Neurological Disorders, Stem Cell News, Stem Cell Therapies
There’s exciting news from the University of Galway, where researchers are developing a new technique that they hope will improve the viability of stem cell treatments for Parkinson’s disease. The pioneering method, which involves the use of a substance...
Mar 7, 2024 | Blog, Stem Cell News, Stem Cell Therapies
This week it was announced that researchers have grown functioning ‘mini-organs’ using the stem cells in amniotic fluid in what’s being hailed as a huge breakthrough in the world of prenatal medicine. Scientists at University College London and Great Ormond Street...