Radiation-Free Stem Cell Transplants, Gene Therapy May Be Within Reach
Hematopoietic stem cells are powerful cells which are responsible for creating blood cells in the human body. They are often…
The Benefits of Cord Blood Stem Cells from a Newborn Baby
Banking your child’s cord blood stem cells can change or even save a life. The lifesaving power of a newborn…
Newborn Skin Care Tips During Summer
In the first few weeks of your baby’s life, you will need to take special care of them to ensure…
Breakthrough as Stem Cell Heart Patches Set for Human Trials
A team of UK researchers have demonstrated that stem cells can be used to create heart ‘patches’ in a laboratory…
5 Common Summer Toddler Skin Problems & How to Deal with Them
While summer is a great time of year for enjoying the outdoors with your family, it can also bring about…
Cord Blood Transplant to Save a Baby with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia
Doctors often use umbilical cord blood stem cells to treat blood cancers, immune disorders, metabolic disorders, and blood disorders. They…
Pregnant Women’s Guide to Prevent Dehydration During Summer
During the long summer months, it’s vital that you remain properly hydrated. Serious dehydration can create problems and complications, such…
A Light to Guide Stem Cells to Sites of Injury
A group of Chinese researchers has discovered a way to guide stem cells towards the site of an injury. This…
Best Steps to Prepare for Pregnancy
When you decide to have a child for the first time, it is important to make adequate preparation for the…
What is HLA Tissue Typing & Why is it important?
After you have made the decision to store your child’s umbilical cord blood, you are given the option to have…