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Neural Stem Cells vs. Neuronal Stem Cells? Definitions and Explanation.

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Have you been questioning the meaning of the terms neural stem cells versus neuronal stem cells? If so, you’re not alone. The short answer is that neural means pertaining to a nerve or nerves (the cordlike bundles of fibers made up of neurons), while neuronal means pertaining to neurons (the conducting cells of the nervous system).

With this understanding, the term neural stem cell describes multipotent stem cells that can self-renew and differentiate into specialized cells of the brain, such as neurons, astrocytes, or oligodendrocytes.

In contrast, neuronal is a term that describes neurons, so practically speaking, it is often used in the context of describing neuronal networks (networks of neurons) or describing neuronal differentiation. For example, one might talk about stem cell-derived neuronal networks or neuronal differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells).

Therefore, when it comes to the world of stem cells, the cells that are capable of differentiating into specialized cells of the brain are neural stem cells.

With this surface level understanding, let’s dive deeper.

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Stem Cell Therapy For Knees

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Stem cell therapy for knees may be able to provide relief to a lot of people. Knee pain is an extremely common condition that affects millions of Americans and people around the world. Considering the daily load that legs bear, a problem with your knees can limit movement. Knee pain can substantially reduce ones’ quality of life and anti-inflammatory medication can only do so much. Suffice it to say, there exists significant interest in finding solutions to address the pain and to restore healthy knee function. That’s where stem cell therapy for knees comes in. [Read more…]

40 Pro Athletes Who Have Had Stem Cell Treatments

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More and more athletes are turning to stem cell treatments, because the pressure to get back on the field is high and access to these experimental therapies is continuing to increase. Athletes commonly suffer serious injuries that could potentially end their careers and cause them serious long-term health complications. Most of them turn to surgery to resolve those injuries.

However, some of them are  pursuing stem cell treatments, because these procedures are less invasive than surgery and have the potential to speed and augment repair. While the effectiveness of these surgeries is largely unknown, what is clear is that a growing number of athletes are turning to this approach.

Athletes and Their Stem Cell Treatments

This article outlines 40 pro athletes who have undergone stem cell treatments for their knees, hips, ankles, shoulders, and more.

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Who Discovered Stem Cells? The Answers Revealed

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Who discovered stem cells is a question worthy of exploration. While Robert Hooke first discovered the concept of cells themselves, the discovery of stem cells is usually credited to Drs. James Till & Ernset McCulloch.

For several hundred years, researchers have known that the human body is comprised of trillions of tiny structures. Known as cells, these structures can only be seen at a microscopic level. These cells come in hundreds of variations – 200, to be exact – and serve multitudinous functions within the human body.

These functions include pumping blood, digesting food, and ridding our bodies of toxins and waste products, among others.

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Cord Blood Industry Consolidation Escalates as 2020 Approaches

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The global cord blood industry experienced strong growth from the early 1990’s through the mid 2000’s, during which time more than 450 cord blood banking companies emerged worldwide. Approximately half of those companies owned their own labs, while the others were marketing entities or sub-contractors of storage space.

Starting about ten years ago, the market suddenly changed course. It entered a period of aggressive consolidation.

Over the past decade, the cord blood industry has witnessed substantial consolidation, particularly within the United States, Europe, and Latin America.

With CBR’s recent acquisition of Natera’s Evercord™ Cord Blood Business on September 13, 2019, the trend of cord blood industry consolidation continues. [Read more…]

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