Getting older is not just about grey hair and wrinkles. The body can deteriorate, losing muscle tone and strength, making daily life activities more difficult and tiring. What’s more, the immune system also weakens, making older adults more likely to get sick and less...
A new study on cell therapy for cerebral palsy has, for the first time, directly compared the efficacy of two different treatments. Although more research is needed, the study’s results offer valuable insights for future clinical trials tackling this challenging...
Recent research indicates that umbilical cord exosomes have huge potential in the field of regenerative medicine. In this blog we’ll explore what exosomes are, where they’re found, and how they could be used in developing new, life changing therapies for a range of...
Last month researchers at The Parent’s Guide to Cord Blood Foundation compiled a report about how perinatal stem cells were being employed in clinical trials from 2019 through to the end of 2023. [1] Perinatal stem cells are those which are collected in and around the...
One of the questions we get asked most by expectant parents is whether or not cord blood banking is ‘worth it’. You may have heard about it online, or through a friend, but don’t necessarily know what it entails, or what the benefits are. In this blog, we’ll break...
A recent study published in the journal eBioMedicine found that umbilical cord stem cells may have the potential to heal the intestinal ulcers of patients suffering from Crohn’s disease. What is Crohn’s disease? Crohn’s disease is a condition that causes parts...
Cord Blood Cell Therapy Shows Promise in Lymphoma Treatment
