UK Approval for Sickle Cell Treatment Using Genetically-Engineered Stem Cells
Medical regulators in the UK have approved a gene-editing treatment involving bone marrow stem cells designed to cure two blood diseases, including sickle cell disease, in what is a world first. The therapy, called Casgevy, has been given the green light by the...
World Cord Blood Day 2023
November 15th is World Cord Blood Day. This annual event was created to raise awareness of cord blood, what it is and some of the therapeutic benefits it can offer. If you are curious to find out more, read on. What is cord blood? Umbilical cord blood (aka Cord...
Eye-opening: Stem Cells May Be Able to Treat a Variety of Retinal Diseases
Amongst the most promising advancements in the field of regenerative medicine is the development of stem cell therapies. As undifferentiated cells, stem cells have the power to develop into specialized cells that can be used to repair and replace damaged tissues. It...
Cord Blood Offers New Hope in the Fight Against Depression
Most people know what it’s like to feel sadness. But when feeling down persists for weeks, or even months, it can be a sign of a mental health condition, like depression. Although today people are well versed and more understanding of depression, some sufferers still...
The Potential Anti-Aging Properties of Cord Blood Stem Cells
The stem cells found in umbilical cord blood have generated enormous interest in a plethora of medical fields. One field of research that has particularly piqued the interest of scientists is that of anti-ageing. The idea that stem cells, including those from cord...
