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Researchers say umbilical cord could be new source of stem cells

10 hours ago ago from Newspost Online - Latest News of India, World, Business, Sports, Entertainment, Science, Health

Stem cells can be easily harvested from the tissue of the umbilical cord, say University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers. In the online version of the Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, senior investigator Bridget M. Deasy, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pitt School of Medicine said umbilical cord tissue cells can be expanded to greater number, are remarkably stable and might not ...

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5 Things You Should Know About Cord Stem Cell Banking

15 hours ago ago from Rizutto.com

Cord blood is the main source for gathering stem cells. This highly valuable blood can be retreived from the umbilical cord soon after birth. You must have heard a lot about stem cell transplants and the need for banking your stem cells. Do you really need it? And if you do, what else do you need to think about before deciding on a bank? You'll find details and all the information you need to know before you start considering to choose a stem ...

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A Closer Look: Umbilical Cord Could Be New Source of Plentiful …

5 hours ago ago from blooddonors

18, 2009) — Stem cells that could one day provide therapeutic options for muscle and bone disorders can be easily harvested from the tissue of the umbilical cord, just as the blood that goes through it provides precursor cells to treat ... Excerpt from: A Closer Look: Umbilical Cord Could Be New Source of Plentiful ...

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Stem Cell Banking – 5 Facts You Need To Know

15 hours ago ago from Wealth From Home

Cord blood is the main source for gathering stem cells. This highly valuable blood can be retreived from the umbilical cord soon after birth. You've probably heard by now about stem cells and why you should be keeping them safe for your child. Do you seriously need this? If you do, what are the things you should consider before choosing a bank? You'll find details and all the information you need to know before you start considering to choose ...

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Pfizer Acquires a Stem-Cell Therapy

1 day ago ago from Target  Health  Global

The New York Times, December 21, 2009, by Andrew Pollack    Pfizer said Sunday that it was buying the rights to a somewhat controversial cell therapy from Athersys, a biotechnology company - a sign of big pharmaceutical companies' growing interest in stem cells . Pfizer will have the rights to develop Athersys's cells to treat inflammatory bowel disease , the companies are expected to announce on Monday. It will pay Athersys $6 million ...

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