Stem cells & their role in health & wellness

Stem cells & their role in health & wellness

People have always been vulnerable to illness and injury from the dawn of time. Our bodies continuously heal themselves, whether it’s a simple cold or something more serious like a heart attack. This begs the question: what is responsible of your body’s...
WHAT IS A STEM CELL

WHAT IS A STEM CELL

Figure 1: Illustration of free floating stem cell. Stem cells have the unique potential to self-replicate and convert into cells of different tissues during a person’s life. The majority of bodily cells are specialized and serve a specific purpose in the body....
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF STEM CELLS?

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF STEM CELLS?

Figure 1: Free floating stem cells Adult stem cells (ASC) are well known for their role in the constant renewal of blood cells (red blood cells, lymphocytes, and platelets) and the regeneration of bone, ligament, tendon, and connective tissues. Until recently, it was...