by Michael | Nov 21, 2018 | Blog, Uses for Cord Blood
Cord blood stem cells could cure blood cancer and HIV at the same time, thanks to a new clinical trial run by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre in Seattle, Washington. Scientists at ‘Hutch’ announced their newest project last week, which will see 10... 
by Michael | Nov 13, 2018 | Blog, News, Stem Cell News, Uses for Cord Blood, Uses for Cord Tissue
Parents, doctors, nurses and midwives are encouraged to learn more about cord blood stem cells this week as the second ever World Cord Blood Day 2018 takes place. The initiative includes talks and workshops across the globe. They are intended to promote cord blood... 
by Michael | Oct 23, 2018 | Blog, Stem Cell News, Uses for Cord Blood
A new study published by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine suggests cord blood could extend the lives of children with Krabbe disease. Research, led by Dr Maria Escolar, showed that cord blood transfusions not only improved life expectancy for patients,... 
by Michael | Oct 8, 2018 | Blog, News, Stem Cell News, Uses for Cord Blood, Uses for Cord Tissue
Umbilical cord stem cells could help to repair bone and tissue for babies born with a cleft palate. Researchers at Hospital De San Jose in Bogota, Colombia, tested cord blood stem cells on nine children in their trial. Results suggested that full recovery is possible.... 
by Michael | Oct 5, 2018 | Blog, News, Stem Cell News, Uses for Cord Blood, Uses for Cord Tissue
In 1988, an international team of doctors came together to perform the first ever cord blood transplant on a five-year-old boy. On the 30th anniversary of his surgery, Cells4Life takes a look at the past, present and future of stem cell science. 30 years ago,... 
by zoe | Aug 22, 2018 | Blog, News, Uses for Cord Blood
A Canadian study investigating the expansion of umbilical cord blood stem cells has advanced into early clinical trial stages. The news comes after scientists reported promising initial results, which found that expanded cells could even facilitate faster recoveries...
