March 21, 2017
"Stem cell therapy shows promise in treating spinal cord injuries, Canadian study"
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March 20, 2017
"Stem cell therapy is safe for stroke patients, study shows"
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March 18, 2017
"Regenerative Stem Cell Treatment Offers Hope for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis"
March 17, 2017
"Promising Results For Experimental Stem Cell Stroke Treatment"
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March 6, 2017
"Stem Cell Therapy An Option For ENC Patients"
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March 6, 2017
"Hospital group invests $20M in stem cell therapy biotech"
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: What does it mean for a stem cell to be pluripotent?
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A: Pluripotent stem cells are able to develop into any type of cell or tissue that the body needs to repair itself. The types of pluripotent stem cells are embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent cells.
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Q: Have we just started using stem cells in therapies recently?
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A: Stem cell therapy is actually older than many people believe. Doctors have been transferring blood stem cells through bone marrow transplants since 1968.
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Q: What is cell culture?
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A: Cell culture is the growth of cells in the laboratory after removal from the body.
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Q: Are umbilical cord blood cells and embryonic stem cells the same?
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A: No, umbilical cord blood cells are taken from the umbilical cord and placenta after the baby is born and embryonic stem cells are taken from an embryo.
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