Stem Cell Blog

The uses of umbilical cord stem cells are rapidly increasing. Ten years ago, cord blood could treat about 40 conditions but today, that number is now over 80. As we look forward to new therapies for diseases and disorders like diabetes, autism and stroke, you can keep up to date with the latest developments in regenerative medicine on our stem cell blog.

Stem Cell Blog

The uses of umbilical cord stem cells are rapidly increasing. Ten years ago, cord blood could treat about 40 conditions but today, that number is now over 80. As we look forward to new therapies for diseases and disorders like diabetes, autism and stroke, you can keep up to date with the latest developments in regenerative medicine on our stem cell blog.
Lung cancer stem cell therapy established by NHS, UCL

Lung cancer stem cell therapy established by NHS, UCL

A new NHS trial has been established to investigate the viability of lung cancer stem cell therapy as a replacement for chemotherapy. The news comes after doctors at University College London (UCL) proved that mesenchymal stem cells, which are found in umbilical cord...

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A Cure for HIV? New Cord Blood Cancer Trial Announced

A Cure for HIV? New Cord Blood Cancer Trial Announced

Cord blood stem cells could cure blood cancer and HIV at the same time, thanks to a new clinical trial run by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre in Seattle, Washington. Scientists at ‘Hutch’ announced their newest project last week, which will see 10...

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What is World Cord Blood Day? Everything You Need to Know

What is World Cord Blood Day? Everything You Need to Know

Parents, doctors, nurses and midwives are encouraged to learn more about cord blood stem cells this week as the second ever World Cord Blood Day 2018 takes place. The initiative includes talks and workshops across the globe. They are intended to promote cord blood...

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How Cord Blood Transfusions Could Treat Krabbe Disease

How Cord Blood Transfusions Could Treat Krabbe Disease

A new study published by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine suggests cord blood could extend the lives of children with Krabbe disease. Research, led by Dr Maria Escolar, showed that cord blood transfusions not only improved life expectancy for patients,...

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Writing a birth plan: everything you need to know

Writing a birth plan: everything you need to know

Planning a pregnancy can be overwhelming. There is a lot to prepare before baby’s big arrival, and it is easy to balk at what can seem like a never-ending list of things to do. Fortunately, writing a birth plan can get everyone up to speed in seconds – from your...

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