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A high-fat diet in pregnant monkeys impairs fetal blood stem cells
Science Daily, November 3, 2022 Maternal consumption of a Western-style diet alters the transcriptional landscape of fetal blood stem cells in rhesus macaques, researchers report

Cell Therapy for Autism, a Parent’s Guide by a Parent
Parent’s Guide to Cord Blood, November 2022 Michal In this news story we introduce parents to the website CORD BLOOD, STEM CELLS & AUTISM at

Old mice regain leg strength after antibody treatment, Stanford Medicine researchers find
Old muscle stem cells express high levels of the cancer-associated molecule CD47. Blocking a pathway mediated by CD47 restored strength to old mice in a

Stem cell study reveals how neurons from PTSD patients react to stress
First induced pluripotent stem cell model of PTSD offers insights into underlying genetics and opportunities for new therapies. Science Daily, October 20, 2022 Stem cell-derived

Study illuminates precancerous ‘clonal outgrowth’ in blood cells
A common, spontaneous mutation in blood stem cells, which has been linked to higher risks of blood cancer and cardiovascular disease, may promote these diseases

‘Thank You LifeCell & Community Cord Blood Banking!’ said Little Gauri’s Parents
Parent’s Guide to Cord Blood, November 2022 Gauri (name changed) was diagnosed with Beta-Thalassemia Major seven years ago. Thalassemia is a hereditary disorder which causes

Immune system reboot in MS patients
Science Daily, November 10, 2022 Blood stem cell transplantation is a radical but highly effective therapy for multiple sclerosis. A study led by the University

Monoclonal antibodies preserve stem cells in mouse brains, bring promise for future studies
Science Daily, November 9, 2022 A new approach to stem cell therapy that uses antibodies instead of traditional immunosuppressant drugs robustly preserves cells in mouse

Researchers develop novel platform to improve immunotherapy
Potential clinical applications include oncology and autoimmune diseases Science Daily, November 3, 2022 Recent advances in immunotherapy for cancer have stimulated a plethora of studies

Landmark clinical trial aims to treat spina bifida before birth
News-Medical, Oct 7, 2022 Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. Three babies have been born after receiving the world’s first spina bifida treatment combining surgery with stem