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Cord blood is rich in stem cells, and can be used to treat cancer, immune conditions and genetic disorders.

Natasha Kirkpatrick donated her daughter’s cord blood when she was born in 2017. In 2022, she needed a blood donation of her own to treat blood cancer

Every year, millions of lives are suddenly, swiftly transformed by a stroke, which occurs when a blood vessel travelling towards the brain becomes obstructed, causing neurons to die off. Strokes are among the leading causes of disability in adults, and it is estimated that one in six people will suffer…

Grey hair is an inevitable hallmark of ageing. It’s a visual reminder of the passing years and all the bodily changes that accompany it.

Most people have heard of stem cells. They are often described as “miracle” cells –ones that can grow into any other type of cell in our bodies, promising revolutionary medical treatments.

The revolutionary method of making blood cells could lead to new regenerative therapies

Breakthrough raises new possibilities for regenerative medicine, which uses patient’s own cells to repair damaged tissues

The embryo-like model could help scientists test new drugs, create stem cells for transplants and research blood disorders

Embryo-like structures – dubbed hematoids by the experts that developed them – were created using human stem cells.