Stem Cell Blog
Stem Cell Blog
Crochet octopuses help premature babies
Sleeping inside an incubator might seem like a lonely way to start life, but now premature babies can enjoy some much-needed cuddly companionship from an early age. Volunteers have begun crocheting soft octopuses for premature babies over the past few...
Umbilical Cord Blood Used to Treat Stroke in Adults
Scientists at Duke University, North Carolina have begun investigating the effect of cord blood on sufferers of adult stroke. 100 patients between 18-90 years of age will undergo umbilical cord blood transfusions between 3 and 10 days after their stroke. They will...
Placenta Encapsulation and Cord Blood Banking
If you’re a health conscious expectant parent, you’ve probably heard about placenta encapsulation – an emerging process that purportedly harnesses the organ’s power to boost a mother’s health post-birth. But what’s involved in the process? Is placenta encapsulation...
I’m expecting twins… can I store umbilical cord stem cells?
Expecting a baby is exciting, let alone two or more, but there is a little more to think about when it comes to twins, not least when it comes to planning. Two car seats, two cots, a double pushchair not to mention the additional laundry and nappies! But what about...
Stem cell transplant – game-changing treatment for multiple sclerosis
An international study using stem cells to treat multiple sclerosis has been hailed a ‘game changer’ for sufferers of the condition. The treatment involves wiping out patients’ immune systems with chemotherapy and then rebuilding it with autologous haematopoietic stem...


