HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that many people may have heard of, frequently featuring in the news, where over time, the conversation has thankfully turned towards potential cures. It is a virus which attacks the body’s immune system, mainly...
Alzheimer, regrettably, is a well-known disease. Charities and organisations all over the world want to educate people on what it is, how to identify it and ways we can support both the individuals affected and their families. Enter World Alzheimer’s Day. Annually on...
A new Phase 1a open-label single-centre study is underway to assess the safety of administering DUOC-01 cells to adult patients with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS). Cellular therapies like the one are always being worked on, and stem cell treatments are...
When you’re pregnant, you may be considering what you can do with the placenta and umbilical cord of your baby after birth. You might have heard of delayed cord clamping or even optimal cord clamping as well as the possibility of keeping, donating and even storing...
In addition to cord blood storage you are also able to store the umbilical cord stem cells. They are different to the blood cells and are used to treat slightly different health issues. If you are curious about this option read on to find out more. What is Umbilical...
You or may not have heard of cord blood banking. Further to that you may or may not know that it is a good idea to bank umbilical cord blood. Well, however much or little you may know about it all we hope to give you a quick overview as to why you should bank your...