Category: Stem Cell

Researchers Supe Up Spinal Stem Cell Regeneration

Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have successfully increased the ability of nerve cells to regenerate in the spinal cords of in adult mice. Despite their small size, these mice are evidence of a major advancement in the treatment of adult humans with spinal cord injuries. Injury to the spinal cord can […]

Part 2: Stem Cell Collection

In our last blog, Small Cell, Big Controversy, we explained the basics behind the controversy surrounding stem cell therapies. While the controversy is usually over the use of embryonic cells, many people project their concerns and question about the ethical and moral use of stem cells onto all stem cell therapies – even those therapies […]

Small Cell, Big Controversy

Although stem cells are so tiny, they’re always big news – and big controversy. Concerns range from the morality and ethics of embryonic stem cells harvested from fetal tissue to using stem cells to recreate extinct species in test labs a la Jurassic Park. Dr. Johnson is often asked about stem cells and how he […]

Knowing What the Best Alternatives to Hip Replacement Are

Finding relief for hip pain might mean surgery to replace your hip. However, with stem cell breakthroughs, you don’t have to go through that. Read more Understanding Adipose-Derived Stem Cells and Stem Cell Therapy for Tendon & Ligament Injuries Stem cell technology offers a great alternative to help the pain in your hip and to help it […]

What Can Stem Cells Be Used For?

What Are Stem Cells Used For? The practice of using stem cell treatments to aid in the handling of multiple diseases and health conditions is still rather new, but the possibilities that can come of it are remarkable and a step in the right direction toward a positive future in medicine. Stem cells have the […]