4 Futuristic Uses for Stem Cells

4 Futuristic Uses for Stem Cells

Stems cells are capable of becoming any type of cell and, given the right conditions, can grow indefinitely in cell culture. They appear to be an all-round solution to many scientific and medical goals seen in the number of clinical studies testing new stem cell...
Stem Cell Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury

Stem Cell Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury

Previously, we looked at Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). To recap, a TBI is an injury to the brain as a result of an external force, such as blow to the head. It is a complex injury with a broad spectrum of disabling symptoms. TBI is most common in children under 15...
What are BioBanks?

What are BioBanks?

“Hello and welcome to our biobank! How can I help you today?” “I’d like 20 aliquots of blood from Caucasian males aged 30-40 years old who were exposed to asbestos.” “Coming right up! Would you like a list of blood types with that?” Human biobanks are like libraries...