Stem Cells

Stem cells
What are stem cells?
Stem cells are the original building blocks of life which differentiate into all the specialized cells that make up the human body. (skin, blood cells, muscle, bones, nerves ect.)

Where are stem cells found?
Stem cells are abundant in the umbilical cord and placenta.

What illnesses can stem cells treat?
The main application to date has been for blood related diseases, including leukemia, lymphoma, thalassemia, franconi's anemia and sickle cell anemia. Research is being undertaken worldwide in stem cell therapies including for the potential treatment of diabetes, heart tissue regeneration, corneal and retinal reconstruction, spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.