The Latest Breaking News from Stem Cells

UK firms misleading parents with milk teeth autism treatment claims, report finds

Charity says it is ‘outrageous’ tooth stem cell procedures are being advertised with claims about ‘treating’ autism

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

From Hope to Healing: The Real Power of Stem Cell Therapy

In the world of modern medicine, few breakthroughs have stirred as much excitement—and controversy—as stem cell therapy. For decades, this innovative treatment has been seen as a futuristic promise, one that might hold the key to healing conditions that were once considered irreversible.

inkl · Aug 12, 2025

Scientists grow mini amniotic sacs in the lab using stem cells

A newly created cell model of the amniotic sac could reveal new insights into early pregnancy, as well as generate helpful products for medical use.

LiveScience · Jul 11, 2025

DNA ‘barcodes’ shed light on how the blood ages

The discovery could help prevent diseases years before symptoms appear, as well as paving the way for the exploration of rejuvenation therapies.

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025

Placenta bandages have far more health benefits than risky placenta pills − a bioengineer explains

Eating a placenta may not give you the health benefits some people want you to believe it has, but using it as a bandage might.

The Conversation · May 16, 2025

Lab-grown teeth could offer alternative to fillings and implants, scientists say

Scientists in the U.K. have developed a new material that may allow them to grow teeth in the lab, which could provide an alternative to fillings and dental implants someday.

LiveScience · Apr 25, 2025

What are exosomes and are they the next hot skincare ingredient?

Here’s more on the regenerative medicine trend that everyone is talking about…

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025

Menstrual blood is being used to research a range of health conditions — from endometriosis to diabetes and cancer

Menstrual blood has historically been overlooked in research – considered only to be a waste product.

The Conversation · Apr 9, 2025

Man gets sperm-making stem cell transplant in first-of-its-kind procedure

A man in his early 20s received a transplant of his own sperm-producing stem cells, which had been frozen since his childhood, in an attempt to regain fertility. Doctors are waiting to see if the treatment works.

LiveScience · Apr 4, 2025

People are getting costly stem cell injections for knee osteoarthritis. But we don’t know if they work

More than 500 million people around the world live with osteoarthritis. The knee is affected more often than any other joint, with symptoms (such as pain, stiffness and reduced movement) affecting work, sleep, sport and daily activities.

The Conversation · Apr 2, 2025