Stem Cell Blog
Stem Cell Blog
Stem Cells Go to Space
This month sees two important missions lifting-off into space, both of which will carry out pioneering stem cell research. The first of these has already launched. On 18 January, Ax-3, the third mission by private company Axiom to be launched using Space X rockets,...
Stem Cells Could Be The Future of Hair Regrowth
Although hair loss is common, it can have a huge impact on a personโs self-esteem and, subsequently, their physical and mental wellbeing.ย New trials exploring the potential applications of stem cells in treating hair loss offer hope for those who are suffering both...
What Are The Benefits Of Placenta Banking?
Placenta banking is the process of collecting the powerful cells from the placenta after birth and storing them for your baby should they need to use them in future.ย Although the placenta is usually thrown away as medical waste after the birth, there are a huge array...
Stem Cells Boost Quality of Life for Heart Failure Sufferers, Study Finds
A new study conducted by researchers at the Mayo Clinic has found that stem cell treatment for patients with advanced heart failure offers an improved quality of life. As many as 100,000 people are admitted to hospital in the UK every year due to heart attacks [1]....
Encouraging Signs For MS Stem Cell Therapy In Early-Stage of Trial
The first phase of a clinical trial hoping to treat Multiple sclerosis (MS) with stem cells has yielded promising results.ย The early-stage trial was conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge, along with scientists from the University of Milan Bicocca...