More than a century after their discovery, we still don’t really know what blood types are for. Do they really matter? Carl Zimmer investigates. When my parents informed me that

Konstantinos Vavitsas, The University of Queensland Researchers believe that DNA – the molecule that stores information about life – could one day be used as a type of sensor, to record

Professor Peter Hollands, WideCell’s Group Chief Scientific Officer, comments on unethical and unproven stem cell “therapies” and advises on how to sort the snake oil promises from the genuine science:

Protect your family and ensure your medical wealth for generations to come. Umbilical cord blood stem cell transplantation has increased by 300% over the last 13 years globally thanks to their use

What is Essential Thrombocythaemia? Essential Thrombocythaemia is a rare blood disorder caused by an overproduction of megakaryocytes, the cells responsible for making platelets in our bone marrow. Essential Thrombocythaemia is

Stem cell transplantation is a complex process. However, the transplant procedure itself is straightforward, similar in fact to a blood transfusion. The donor stem cells are transfused through a central

In response to the use of embryonic stem cells to restore vision in two patients with macular degeneration, WideCells Group CSO Professor Peter Hollands provides insight into the history – and his

Stem cells have a great potential importance in the future of healthcare. They are capable of repairing and replacing different cell types in the body. With advancements in technology, it

A new review highlights the recent advances in grafting human stem cells into tissue engineering to repair and regenerate human body parts. Stem cell research possesses great potential for the

What is Hermanksy-Pudlak Syndrome? Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome (HPS) is a rare disease characterised by an absence of pigment in the skin, eyes and hair known as oculocutaneous albinism. These individuals have