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.
Scientists Use Stem Cells to Repair a Cleft Palate

Scientists Use Stem Cells to Repair a Cleft Palate

Umbilical cord stem cells could help to repair bone and tissue for babies born with a cleft palate. Researchers at Hospital De San Jose in Bogota, Colombia, tested cord blood stem cells on nine children in their trial. Results suggested that full recovery is possible....

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30 Years of Cord Blood Banking: Then and Now

30 Years of Cord Blood Banking: Then and Now

In 1988, an international team of doctors came together to perform the first ever cord blood transplant on a five-year-old boy. On the 30th anniversary of his surgery, Cells4Life takes a look at the past, present and future of stem cell science. 30 years ago,...

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Stem cells used to treat eczema

Stem cells used to treat eczema

Stem cells derived from adipose tissue could play a crucial role in treating atopic dermatitis, which is more commonly known as eczema. Scientists in Korea have successfully used exosomes in these stem cells to ameliorate symptoms of the skin condition,...

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Australian doctors use stem cells to treat cystic fibrosis

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...

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Expecting the unexpected – how accurate is your due date?

Expecting the unexpected – how accurate is your due date?

As most parents know, pregnancy can be unpredictable at the best of times. Simply put, there’s 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...

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