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...
Therapies involving stem cells hold immense promise for treating a variety of medical conditions, particularly spinal cord injuries. A future where damaged spinal cords can be regenerated through the medical application of stem cells, restoring mobility and function...
It was announced this week that researchers at the University of East London had managed to grow a “heart” using stem cells. This breakthrough could be instrumental in paving the way for life-saving research into heart disease treatments, with stem cells playing a...
World Cancer Day takes place this year on 4th February. A day of global unity, dedicated to raising awareness about cancer, World Cancer Day also plays an important part in dispelling myths about cancer, in addition to promoting early detection and prevention. This...
This month sees two important missions lifting-off into space, both of which will carry out pioneering stem cell research. The first of these has already launched. On 18 January, Ax-3, the third mission by private company Axiom to be launched using Space X rockets,...
Although hair loss is common, it can have a huge impact on a person’s self-esteem and, subsequently, their physical and mental wellbeing. New trials exploring the potential applications of stem cells in treating hair loss offer hope for those who are suffering both...
