Stem Cell Blog

The uses of umbilical cord stem cells are rapidly increasing. A few decades ago, cord blood could treat about 40 conditions but today, that number is now over 80. These therapies predominantly use matched donor stem cells, such as those from a sibling, however perhaps the most exciting developments are in the field of regenerative medicine. Today, clinical trials are investigating new stem cell therapies for diseases and disorders like diabetes, autism and stroke, and much more. You can keep up to date with the latest developments in regenerative medicine on our stem cell blog.
Cord Blood Awareness Month: Public VS Family Banking

Cord Blood Awareness Month: Public VS Family Banking

As Cord Blood Awareness Month draws to a close we will be taking a look at the differences between banking cord blood in a family bank and donating cord blood to a public bank. Because cord blood banking in the UK does not yet have the profile it deserves, there are...

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Cord Blood Awareness Month: Regenerative Medicine.

Cord Blood Awareness Month: Regenerative Medicine.

July is Cord Blood Awareness Month.  We’re excited to raise awareness of umbilical cord blood stem cells and umbilical cord blood banking over the course of the month.  Each week we will have a different theme relating to cord blood; this week we are looking at cord...

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Stem Cell Transplant Awareness

This week we are raising awareness of stem cell transplants. Stem cell transplants are most commonly used in the treatment of cancers and blood disorders including leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and sickle cell disease. Intensive chemotherapy is sometimes used in the...

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness

Rheumatoid arthritis, also known as RA, is an autoimmune disease.  Normally your body’s immune system makes antibodies which attack bacteria and viruses to help fight infection.  In the case of rheumatoid arthritis, these antibodies are sent to the lining of the...

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