by Cells4Life Middle East | Jan 20, 2016 | Stem Cell News
New research published in the Journal of Neuroscience describes how cells isolated from human umbilical cord tissue can produce molecules that help retinal neurons grow in rats. The family of molecules, called thrombospondins, may be useful for the treatment of...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Jan 17, 2016 | Stem Cell News
An innovative new stem cell treatment may be used to cure a severe immune system disease commonly known as “bubble boy” syndrome. The condition’s full name is severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID). It is a rare genetic disorder which impairs immune system...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Jan 16, 2016 | Cord Blood Banking
Umbilical cord tissue is the actual umbilical cord that connects the mom and baby during pregnancy. Your baby’s umbilical cord tissue contains valuable stem cells called Mesenchymal Stem Cells that are present in larger amounts than in the cord blood. In...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Jan 13, 2016 | Stem Cell News
A new study published in the journal Biomaterials describes how scientists have made a breakthrough that may help doctors treat certain birth defects in babies. Researchers in Sweden have managed to engineer working diaphragm tissue from stem cells. This clinical...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Jan 10, 2016 | Stem Cell News
Scientists have managed to create new sections of diaphragm using stem cells in animal trials. The new sections of diaphragm can be used to replace damaged or diseased sections of the diaphragm. The diaphragm is a muscle that plays a major role in breathing as it...
