Stem Cell Blog
Stem Cell Blog
Exosomes: What Are They and Why Are They So Exciting?
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...
What Are Haplo Cord Blood Transplants?
Umbilical cord blood has long been recognized as a valuable source of life-saving stem cells. Since the first cord blood transplant was carried out in 1988 for a patient with Fanconi anaemia, it's estimated that more than 40,000 cord blood transplants have been...
Key Takeaways From Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Trial Research
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...
New Gene Therapy Set to Improve Stem Cell Treatment Outcomes for Krabbe Disease
A new therapy, recently granted a UK Innovation Passport Designation, could help to improve treatment outcomes for Krabbe disease patients post-stem cell transplant. What is Krabbe disease? Krabbe disease is a rare genetic disorder affecting around 1 in every...
Umbilical Cord Stem Cells Show Promise in Treating Acute Liver Failure
Advancements in stem cell research are transforming how we approach some of the most critical health conditions. One particularly exciting area is the use of umbilical cord stem cells in treating acute liver failure (ALF). ALF is a life-threatening condition with...