Stem Cell Blog
Stem Cell Blog
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.ย One particularly exciting area is the use of umbilical cord stem cells in treating acute liver failure (ALF).ย ALF is a life-threatening condition with...
Is Cord Blood Banking Worth It? A Comprehensive Guide
One of the questions we get asked most by expectant parents is whether or not cord blood banking is โworth itโ.ย You may have heard about it online, or through a friend, but donโt necessarily know what it entails, or what the benefits are.ย In this blog, weโll break...
Umbilical Cord Stem Cells Trialled for Use in Heart Failure Treatment
A new clinical trial investigating the use of umbilical cord stem cells to treat chronic heart failure is currently underway. The Phase II trial, which is the first of its kind in the U.S., is being carried out by researchers at the University of Louisville. Itโs also...
Gene Editing Stem Cell Therapy for Blood Disorder Begins NHS Rollout
Last week it was announced that a new gene editing stem cell therapy for beta thalassemia would start to be made available on the NHS.ย The therapy, called Casgevy, is developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics and received approval from the UK...