A Plymouth-based company has been included in the latest Parliamentary Review. Biovault is based in Plymouth’s International Medical and Technology Park. Biovault Family offers cord blood and tissue storage for parents who want to bank their babies’ stem cell-rich umbilical tissue as well as cord blood and Biovault Technical is the largest private stem cell and tissue […]

Could stem cell technology be used in the treatment of people critically ill with the coronavirus? Science and Technology Daily has reported that Chinese researchers are currently studying this. Four Covid-19 patients who received stem cell treatment while in a serious condition have been discharged from hospital in China after recovering, Science and Technology Daily […]

When we think of a midwife, we probably imagine a person delivering babies. Of course, the primary role of a midwife is to assist women in childbirth. But that is not all midwives do. What does a midwife do? Midwives have perhaps the broadest skill set of any healthcare professional. As defined by The Lancet, […]

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Pregnancy Yoga can be a great way to relax, exercise safely and prepare for birth. Because this form of movement works with breath, muscle control and inner and outer strength it is very popular amongst pregnant women. But to make the most of pregnancy yoga, it must be safe and tailored to your needs. “Yoga’s […]

Congenital heart defects can now be treated using the child’s own umbilical cord blood instead of donor blood in newborn heart surgery, improving outcomes for babies and reducing anxiety in expectant parents. How can you get rid of a child that you feel inside yourself every second, listen to its movements and already love more […]

Rafael Nadal is to receive stem cell treatment on his ailing back in Barcelona next week. The doctor of the 14-times grand slam winner said on Monday: “We are going to put cells in a joint in his spine.” He said that stem cells were recently extracted from Nadal for a cultivation process. “When we […]

A new article in Stem Cell Research & Therapy confirms that stem cells like those found in the umbilical cord are “safe”, “effective” and have “great treatment potential” for large non-healing burns wounds. Wound healing is the most important determinant of post-burn survival. For decades, allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been suggested as a […]

A new paper published in Stem Cell Research & Therapy reveals that stem cells from the umbilical cord can protect neurons in the human brain. This adds to a growing body of evidence showing that umbilical stem cells have the potential to treating and preventing neurological injury and diseases such as Huntington’s, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. […]