Stem Cell Banking

The possibility of a curative stem cell treatment for thalassaemia offers hope to families navigating the complexities of this genetic blood condition that demands ongoing medical attention. Currently, the only successful route to thalassaemia treatment is allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) or a medical procedure where the patient receives healthy blood-forming stem cells from […]

A baby on the way changes everything. You start planning for things you never even thought about before – crib or cradle; cloth diapers or disposable! But there’s another decision—one not as visible but just as important—that more and more Indian parents are quietly making: preserving their baby’s cord blood. If you’re hearing about it […]

Becoming a father is an exciting time. It’s a phase where planning takes centre stage—whether it’s setting up the nursery, managing finances, or thinking about future education, but a topic that often goes under the radar is stem cell banking, especially for dads-to-be. For many expecting fathers, the idea of cord blood banking or newborn […]

Stem cells form the basis of the body. For instance, if you have an injury, or there is a bruise or cut in your body, or maybe you’re ageing, and some of your body’s functions may be a little impaired, these stem cells in your body have the natural ability and potential to form specialised […]

In basic scientific research-related questions cell culture is an essential and versatile tool. It refers to the growth and expansion of cells in the laboratory.  The process of cell culture is carried out in a culture dish. Cell cultures are used for research in the field of medicine and to diagnose infections. The dish gradually […]

Every year, nearly 1.5 million cancer cases are recorded in India. Research further has it that India ranks 3rd in the world as cases of cancer, are concerned after the USA and China, raising a serious concern for public health. In the last decade, a fast-developing economy like India has had an exponential rise in […]

The umbilical cord, which creates a bond between the mother and the baby during pregnancy, is clamped and cut right after childbirth to separate the newborn from the mother. Earlier, however, the umbilical cord was cut and treated as a medical waste. With the advancement in science and technology, the untapped potential of the stem […]

Saving the umbilical cord blood can save lives. Presently, umbilical cord blood has the potential to treat more than 80 diseases, including some common types of blood cancer. Here’s all you need to know about how umbilical cord blood stem cells are revolutionising the way cancer treatment. A cancer diagnosis is no more a death […]