In some ways, stem cell research is much more advanced in China than in the West. This is because the regulation is much less.
Sean Hu, of Beike Biotechnology in China was interviewed recently and gave some fascinating insights into stem cell research in China. This interview is reported by the excellent fight aging [...]

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UK universities are making great advances in using stem cells to repair damaged bone and cartilage. The UK National Stem Cell Research Conference heard about some of these.
One programme, lead by Richard Oreffo at Southampton University, uses a patient’s own stem cells to repair damaged bone. The stem cells, derived from their bone marrow, [...]

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Researchers at the University of Sheffield have discovered how to turn stem cells into the key cells governing hearing – the sensory hair cells and the auditory neurons.
Until now, once these cells were damaged, diminishing hearing, there was no cure.
This fantastic research has been showcased at the UK National Stem Cell Network conference, [...]

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Britain is using stem cell research to become the leader in producing unlimited, safe blood for transfusions. This will be achieved because of our world lead in stem cell research.
The research will be paid for by a coalition of the NHS, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service and the Wellcome Trust – the [...]

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