Umbilical cord proteins may explain lifelong health effects of low birth weight
Researchers have long sought to discover why babies who weigh less than expected at birth, a condition known…
China launches first large-scale stem cell antiaging trial
A 2,000-person study at Beijing’s renowned 301 Hospital aims to determine whether stem cells can help people maintain…
New cord blood approach boosts survival in blood disease patients
A new way of using umbilical cord blood for treating blood diseases could make the treatment more accessible…
Chlorhexidine reduces umbilical cord infections in newborns
A new Cochrane review finds that chlorhexidine likely cuts umbilical cord infection rates by about 29% in low-…
Genetic mismatch identified as major risk factor in cord blood transplantation
A Japanese study of more than 7,400 patients has identified a genetic mismatch that sharply increases the risk…
Baby genetic screening study marks milestone
A “revolutionary” study to detect rare genetic illnesses in newborn babies has signed up its 1,000th participant. The…