by Cells4Life Middle East | Mar 8, 2019 | Stem Cell News
In a world-first, a group of researchers from UC San Francisco have managed to turn human stem cells into mature insulin-producing cells. This is a major breakthrough which could lead to a cure for Type 1 diabetes. Researchers have been excited about the idea of using...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Mar 1, 2019 | Stem Cell News
Located in the shoulder, the rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that stabilise the joint. Many people suffer from rotator cuff injuries each year, usually as a result of a sporting injury or accident. Unfortunately, it can be very difficult to...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Feb 22, 2019 | Stem Cell News
A team of researchers from UCLA have developed a new technique for modifying blood stem cells to reverse a genetic mutation that causes IPEX — a life threatening autoimmune syndrome. The new technique is a gene therapy that is similar to a technique that has cured...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Feb 15, 2019 | Stem Cell News
A team of American researchers have made a discovery that could improve how bone marrow transplants are performed in the future. The discovery could lead to both safer and more effective transplants. Bone marrow transplants are used to treat a variety of conditions...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Feb 8, 2019 | Stem Cell News
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been the subject of many research projects in recent years. Several of these projects have found that the more severe cases of ASD involve differences in the way the brain’s nerve cells are organised. People with severe ASD often...
