When you think of Disney Parks, the first things that often come to mind are the beloved characters and magical rides. But there is an inspiring group of women behind the scenes who help make these experiences possible for Disney fans around the world. At Disney Parks, women are making a real impact in their… Continue reading Meet the Inspiring Women in STEM Behind the Scenes at Disney Parks
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Another Person Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplant
In a medical breakthrough in the fight against AIDS, a person from the United Kingdom has been functionally cured of HIV-1 following a stem cell transplant. The as-yet-unnamed patient was diagnosed with HIV-1 in 2003 and has been living with the virus for nearly two decades. The patient received a stem cell transplant in 2016… Continue reading Another Person Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplant
Baby With Heart Defect ‘Probably Saved’ by Experimental Stem Cell Injection
In a breakthrough medical case, a baby diagnosed with a potentially fatal heart defect has been saved by an experimental stem cell injection. The baby, who has not been identified, was born with a ventricular septal defect (VSD), a condition which is caused by a breach in the wall between the lower chambers of the… Continue reading Baby With Heart Defect ‘Probably Saved’ by Experimental Stem Cell Injection