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Successful cure of HIV infection after stem cell transplantation, study suggests
Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation for the treatment of severe blood cancers is the only medical intervention that has cured two people living with HIV in

Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury with Mesenchymal Stromal Cells
Parent’s Guide to Cord Blood, December 2022 In this news story, we have Mr. Eric Lyons who has been suffering from a Traumatic Brain Injury

Kamsiyochukwu Cured of Sickle Cell by Cord Blood Transplant
Parent’s Guide to Cord Blood, January 2023 This is the story of a little boy with a long name: Kamsiyochukwu Bryan Peter Ezenwa. “Kam-si-yọ-chukwu” is

Human mesenchymal stem cells for hepatitis B virus-related acute-on-chronic liver failure: a systematic review with meta-analysis
European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 2018 Bin Chen, Yong-Hong Wang, Jin-Qin Qian, et al Introduction Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) occurs in patients with chronic

Human brain organoids respond to visual stimuli when transplanted into adult rats
Researchers show that brain organoids — clumps of lab-grown neurons — can integrate with rat brains and respond to visual stimulation like flashing lights. Science

Can You Sell Your Baby’s Placenta?
Parent’s Guide to Cord Blood, December 2022 Terri Tibbot & Gia Frazier The short answer is no. The long answer is still no, but with

Stem cell transplants may delay disability longer than some MS medications
In people with active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), hematopoietic stem cell transplants may delay disability longer than some other MS medications, according to a

Nanofiber-hydrogel loaded with stem cells shows success treating severe complication of Crohn’s disease
Science Daily, January 25, 2023 In a new study using a rat model of Crohn’s disease, a biodegradable hydrogel composite loaded with stem cells, developed

Scientists discover a new mechanism to generate cartilage cells Cartilage degeneration and injuries affect 350 million people worldwide. Patients with these conditions experience increased pain and discomfort over time. However, an exciting breakthrough in tissue regeneration research offers the promise of meaningful relief.
Science Daily, November 30, 2022 The study, led by faculty at The Forsyth Institute, suggests a new approach for making cartilage cells with huge implications

Gentle’ islet cell transplant cures mice of diabetes with few side effects, Stanford Medicine researchers say
Stanford Medicine, November 8, 2022 A technique developed at Stanford Medicine allows mice with diabetes to accept unmatched islet cells and durably restore blood sugar