A lab study has been published about a special type of immune cell called gamma delta (γδ) T cells, which are of particular interest because they can fight against various types of cancer cells, including those resistant to chemotherapy. The researchers focused on γδ T cells derived from umbilical cord blood, as these cells are…

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a condition where the lungs become scarred and stiff over time, and it’s harder for them to expand and contract as they should. The causes of this disease aren’t well understood. In this research, scientists are looking at how human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hucMSCs) could potentially be used…

There is a new paper, about how the umbilical cord and its associated blood can affect certain cells derived from it called Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and how these cells might be used to help treat inflammatory diseases. Here’s a simple breakdown of the key points: The researchers looked at 45 women who had recently…

A new study has been published on a type of cell death called “ferroptosis,” which is unique because it needs iron and a process called “lipoperoxidation” (where fats in our cells react with oxygen to form harmful compounds) to happen. Researchers found that this ferroptosis is somehow linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition…

The Journal of Nanobiotechnology has a new study about a novel strategy to help heal stubborn, chronic wounds in people with diabetes using specially engineered tiny particles called exosomes, which come from a type of stem cell. These stem cells are from the umbilical cord, known as mesenchymal stem cells. So, what exactly did the…

Science Direct has a new paper on a study looking for better ways to treat a condition called liver fibrosis. Liver fibrosis is a disease where your liver gets damaged and becomes full of scars. This happens due to long-term inflammation and release of certain proteins that cause scarring. This is a major global health…

A study has been published focused on treating a type of lung damage (acute lung injury or ALI) that can be caused by exposure to sulfur mustard (SM). Sulfur mustard is a very harmful chemical often used in wars and conflicts, and it’s notoriously difficult to treat because we don’t fully understand how it harms…

The endometrium is the lining of the uterus. It can get damaged due to procedures like curettage (scraping of the uterine lining) or infections. This damage can lead to problems such as intrauterine adhesions (scar tissue within the uterus) and thinning of the endometrium, both of which can affect fertility. This study explores the potential…

In a groundbreaking study, researchers are testing cord blood transplants as a potential cure for both leukemia and HIV. This research builds on the success of previous patients who have undergone similar transplants and achieved remarkable results. While the procedure is currently only available to those with life-threatening cancer, the ultimate goal is to develop…

A new study focuses on a new approach for treating aggressive forms of leukemia, especially in children. First, let’s understand some key terms: Now, the primary way that hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) helps control leukemia is through T cells that target and destroy remaining cancer cells in the recipient’s body. However, this process can also…