Stem cell therapy

"This is in continuation of our effort to bring the latest in medicine to our customers, in a caring environment and at affordable prices. We will continue to pursue our vision of clinical excellence, with a focus on distinctive patient care," said Shivinder Mohan Singh, managing director, Fortis.

For many years scientists have focused on the capabilities and promise of stem cells that are the body’s master cells.

Stem cell science has established a workable theory for how stem cells are able to proliferate and develop into any tissue in the human body from blood to bone and whole organs.

Animal studies show promise
Scientists from the UK were able to restore vision to blind lab mice, by successfully grafting stem cell tissues taken from bone marrow on to the damaged nerves in the eye.

The company, set up with an investment of Rs. 20 crore, will start its services from Tuesday. It offers the would-be parents the option of storing the stem cells of their new-born babies for any possible future use.

The excitement surrounding stem cells
Stem cells are found in the umbilical cord, in the circulating blood, and in bone marrow. They renew themselves. They are unspecialized like cells and can grow into specialized cells in lab conditions.