Yesterday, Newark-based StemCells Inc. announced a significant milestone in regenerative medicine. They injected their purified neural stem cells into the brains of four children with a disease that results in insufficient amounts of an insulating layer called myelin around their nerves. The injected cells were able to form new myelin, providing hope that the cells … Continue reading Stem cells show preliminary success in rare childhood brain disease

Today is World Autism Awareness Day. The following is an excerpt written by Kristen Callow, a California native who now advocates for autism awareness, education and early intervention in Sydney, Australia. Her daughter Juliet was identified as likely being on the autism spectrum at 28 months of age. Kristen has since been encouraging more people … Continue reading World Autism Awareness Day: working toward new therapies