Lifesaving stem cell centre in Nottingham welcomes first donors

Lifesaving stem cell centre in Nottingham welcomes first donors

Rob Sissons, East Midlands health correspondent BBC Jordan was one of the first donors to give stem cells at the new centre, which collects cells for NHS transplants from people across the UK The UK’s first stem cell collection centre strictly dedicated to transplants has started welcoming donors. The Anthony Nolan Cell Collection Centre, based … Read more

When varsity outreach programmes bring students to STEM and teaching careers

When varsity outreach programmes bring students to STEM and teaching careers

There is need to prepare STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and STEAM teachers to better withstand the situation in schools today, Jan DeWaters, Associate Professor, Coulter School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Clarkson University, New York, has said. She was speaking on ‘Addressing the need for STEM teachers in U.S. high-needs schools’ at the … Read more

Modi’s Moscow visit to stem international perception, allay Russia’s worries of ‘drift’ in ties

Modi’s Moscow visit to stem international perception, allay Russia’s worries of ‘drift’ in ties

A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Moscow for a standalone State visit from July 8 to 9 to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin that is expected to focus on strategic, economic and military ties, will reverse the perception … Read more

UK-India trade has potential to double by 2030, says British Deputy High Commissioner

UK-India trade has potential to double by 2030, says British Deputy High Commissioner

Notwithstanding the impact of Russia’s war with Ukraine, the UK and India are heading towards an era of positive engagement in trade and business relations, with steps underway to promote mutual investments in both the nations, British Deputy High Commissioner in charge of Kerala and Karnataka Chandru Iyer said. Iyer who is also UK’s Deputy … Read more

Stem cell patch surgery to mend spina bifida in the womb

Stem cell patch surgery to mend spina bifida in the womb

Without treatment, spina bifida can sometimes lead to a range of lifelong issues, including problems with mobility because of nerve damage. In extreme cases, the spinal canal remains open and exposed. If the defect is not closed to protect it shortly before or after birth, it can cause total paralysis of the legs. Source link