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How Long Can Cord Blood Be Stored?
The cryogenic storage of cord blood was pioneered by Dr. Hal Broxmeyer at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He preserved the cord blood for the world’s first cord blood transplant in 1988: the cord blood from newborn Alison Farrow was frozen and shipped to Paris to treat her brother Matt Farrow.
Xiaoan’s history: cured by his own cord blood 19 years later
In December 2021, Xiaoan, who had just turned 18, suddenly developed symptoms such as ulcers and blood spots. After a series of examinations, Xiaoan was
Stem Cell Transplants May Safely Slow MS Progression, Suggests Study
A new study has suggested that stem cell transplants using a patient’s own stem cells to “reset” their immune system can safely slow the progression
Role of Cord Blood Transplants to Treat Sickle Cell Anemia & Thalassemia in the Age of Gene Therapy
A stem cell transplant is a one-time treatment that can cure Sickle Cell Anemia or Thalassemia.
Cell and Gene Therapy for Anemia: Hematopoietic Stem Cells and Gene Editing
Hereditary anemia has various manifestations, such as sickle cell disease (SCD), Fanconi anemia, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PDD), and thalassemia. The available management strategies for these
Salvador’s story: using stem cells to treat autism
Salvador, a five-year-old Portuguese boy who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, recently underwent treatment using stem cells from his own umbilical cord blood with
