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,...
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....
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,...
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 facilitate even faster recoveries...
Choosing between public and private cord blood banking can be a daunting decision, especially considering that cord blood collection is a once in a lifetime opportunity only possible at birth. A lot of factors will affect your choice – from the costs to the...
Scientists at Duke University, North Carolina have begun investigating the effect of cord blood on sufferers of adult stroke. 100 patients between 18-90 years of age will undergo umbilical cord blood transfusions between 3 and 10 days after their stroke. They will...
Tiny Particles From Umbilical Cord Stem Cells Could Help Regenerate Sun-Damaged Skin, Study Finds
