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...
A new study conducted by researchers at the Mayo Clinic has found that stem cell treatment for patients with advanced heart failure offers an improved quality of life. As many as 100,000 people are admitted to hospital in the UK every year due to heart attacks [1]....
The first phase of a clinical trial hoping to treat Multiple sclerosis (MS) with stem cells has yielded promising results. The early-stage trial was conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge, along with scientists from the University of Milan Bicocca...