Clinical trials: What are they and why do we need them?
New clinical trials are being announced frequently due to the need for a vaccine to emerge out of the current COVID-19 pandemic. In this [...]
Clinical trials to investigate stem cell therapy for treating COVID-19
Will we be able to curb this pandemic effectively? Will the solution be a vaccine, an anti-viral, stem cell therapy, or perhaps a combination of all?
Viruses, immunity and stem cells
Find out more about what happens to our immune system as we age and why cell therapy may be one potential way for preventing future global pandemics.
Bankability: Factors that influence the preservation of your baby’s cord blood
Study looks at factors that can influence the usability of cord blood to increase the probability of banking.
Extending stem cell compatibility with antibodies
In this study, researchers explore the idea of using antibodies as a way of preparing patients to receive stem cells from imperfectly matched donors.
Study to look at using umbilical cord stem cells to tackle brain damage
The latest development in newborn stem cell research - exploring the potential of cord tissue stem cells for tackling brain damage in preterm babies.