by Cells4Life Middle East | Nov 24, 2016 | Stem Cell News
Researchers from Liverpool University’s institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease have been awarded a grant to continue their research into a stem cell therapy for glaucoma. The ground breaking research could help restore vision to millions of people around the...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Nov 23, 2016 | Stem Cell Facts
Doctors have been using stem cells in transplants for more than 60 years. The first successful stem cell transplant happened in 1956 between siblings who were identical twins, using hematopoietic stem cells from the bone marrow (Hematopoietic Stem Cell...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Nov 22, 2016 | Stem Cell News
Stem cells can be used to treat many forms of cancer including leukaemia and myeloma. One type of stem cell that is particularly useful for cancer treatment is the Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSC). HSCs are used to help the body grow healthy red blood cells...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Nov 20, 2016 | Stem Cell News
In a world first, researchers at University of California, Los Angeles, have grown three-dimensional human lung “organoids”. Organoids are three-dimensional organ-buds that show realistic micro-anatomy — in other words, a mini lung. The researchers hope that...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Nov 19, 2016 | Cord Blood Banking
In many ways, stem cell treatment is seen as the future of human medicine. In fact, many seriously ill children and adults have already benefited from it over the recent years. Extensive investment continues to be made into clinical trials to treat cancers, burns,...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Nov 17, 2016 | Stem Cell News
Gene editing technology has rapidly evolved over the past decade. It allows the insertion, deletion or replacement or DNA in the genome of a living organism. It is performed using engineered nucleases, that are sometimes referred to as “molecular...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Nov 16, 2016 | Stem Cell Facts
The field of regenerative medicine has experience significant transformation through the positive results attained with the use of stem cells in treating various diseases and health conditions. A good example is cord blood stem cells which have played important roles...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Nov 15, 2016 | Stem Cell News
A new study from researchers in the South Korea indicates that pre-conditioned mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) may be the best option for tissue regeneration and helping patients to recover from a stroke. The study was recently published in the journal Nature and may...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Nov 14, 2016 | Child Parenting Guide
We heard first hand from our baby in chapter one what milestones they experience in growth and development during their first few months, and here’s the next chapter covering the next three months. Remember, each baby is different and milestones will be met at...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Nov 13, 2016 | Cord Blood Banking
“What will happen to my baby’s cord blood sample after 25 years or when the storage term is finished?” The above is one of the most frequently asked questions by many parents about storing cord blood. We usually offer three options for this: A. Continue storing the...
