How effective are stem cells in regenerating organs, tissues and cells? The prognosis is good, and the implications for patients are enormous. Regenerative medicine is fast gaining popularity globally, where consistent research is being conducted into the field. Broadly, regenerative medicine is a field of research in molecular biology which studies engineering or renewing human […]
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India going Strong with Stem Cell Research
With the growing interest in the benefits of cord blood and stem cell in treating diseases, India is poised to be a major market for stem cell research in the years to come. With the growing interest in stem cell technology and its implications in saving lives, India is set to become a solid market […]
Treating Leukaemia with Cord Blood
As leukaemia strikes patients in India, doctors are considering cord blood transplants as a viable option to save patients. Leukaemia is a disease in which the normal process of blood cell production changes. The bone marrow (the soft tissue inside bones) is a site where blood cells are made; all blood cells begin as stem […]
Bone Marrow or Cord Blood Transplant?
Should you opt for a bone marrow transplant or put your faith in cord blood? We shed light on the debate. The world over, doctors are seeing a rise in the cases of bone marrow cancer[1] (also known as multiple myeloma). Bone marrow cancers occur when the white blood cells in the marrow become cancerous […]