Stem Cell Blog
Stem Cell Blog
Australian doctors use stem cells to treat cystic fibrosis
Researchers at the University of Adelaide, Australia have discovered a way to replace the cells responsible for causing cystic fibrosis with healthy, disease-free alternatives. Scientists found that cell transplant therapy, normally used to treat immunodeficiency...
Expecting the unexpected – how accurate is your due date?
As most parents know, pregnancy can be unpredictable at the best of times. Simply put, thereโs no way of knowing exactly when your little bundle of joy will show their face for the first time - whatever your due date is. New parents Sandy and Alicia Macdonald learnt...
Stem cell therapy for dogs
Manโs best friend could be given a new lease of life thanks to recent advancements in stem cell therapy. Around the world, dogs suffering from osteoarthritis are responding well to stem cell injections, which restore greater mobility and regenerate...
Making Cord Blood Go Further – Stem Cell Expansion
A Canadian study investigating the expansion of umbilical cord blood stem cells has advanced into early clinical trial stages. The news comes after scientists reported promising initial results, which found that expanded cells could facilitate evenย faster recoveries...
UK based clinical trial to treat Crohn’s with stem cells
A new clinical trial will see hospitals from across the country come together in a bid to treat Crohnโs disease with stem cell therapy. The new ASTIClite trial, led by Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS trust, follows on from a 2015 study...