Chronic complete spinal cord injury (SCI) is a life-altering diagnosis that severs communication between the brain and body, leading to a permanent loss of movement and sensation for which no restorative treatments currently exist.[1] However, a groundbreaking...
A recent phase 1 trial has found that umbilical cord stem cell eye drops could help relieve the symptoms of dry eye for patients with a severe, treatment-resistant form of the condition. What is dry eye? Dry eye is a chronic condition where either the eyes do not...
Positive early results have emerged from a clinical trial testing an umbilical cord tissue stem cell therapy for epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a currently incurable group of disorders which causes extremely fragile skin. The therapy has shown promise in relieving...
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...
Wharton’s Jelly Stem Cells Show Promise for Chronic Spinal Cord Injury in New Study
First Cord Blood Treatment for Cerebral Palsy Performed in Australia
Could Cord Tissue Stem Cells Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes?
Early Insights Into Placenta Stem Cell Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
