Stem Cell Therapy Offers Hope for Brain Recovery After Stroke
A recent study has found that a stem cell therapy could reduce epileptic symptoms after stroke and help the brain recover. The study was performed at the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease in California, USA, using a rat model of stroke. Stroke basics A...
Results From Stem Cell MS Trial Show Life-Changing Potential
The results reported from Phase II of the first FDA-approved trial for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) using stem cells are highly promising, suggesting that stem cells could be a viable treatment option to help improve the lives of those with the condition....
New Gene Therapy Set to Improve Stem Cell Treatment Outcomes for Krabbe Disease
A new therapy, recently granted a UK Innovation Passport Designation, could help to improve treatment outcomes for Krabbe disease patients post-stem cell transplant. What is Krabbe disease? Krabbe disease is a rare genetic disorder affecting around 1 in every...
New Pioneering Technique for Treating Parkinson’s with Stem Cells
There’s exciting news from the University of Galway, where researchers are developing a new technique that they hope will improve the viability of stem cell treatments for Parkinson’s disease. The pioneering method, which involves the use of a substance...
