Stem Cell

Sirona Biochem compound posts positive anti-ageing results

Sirona Biochem compound posts positive anti-ageing results

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Cosmetics ingredient and drug discovery firm Sirona Biochem announces that its French partner, Biogalenys, has made an important anti-ageing discovery after one of its compounds came though testing with flying colours.

Scientists use stem cells to grow new hair

Scientists use stem cells to grow new hair

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Stem cells are tipped to be the future for many different scientific studies and it seems that this could include hair loss after scientists used human pluripotent stem cells to generate new hair.

Stem cell answer to beat the bald

Stem cell answer to beat the bald

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A trio of studies have delved into the regeneration of hair follicles and described some of the factors that determine when hair grows, when it stops growing and when it falls out.

Oriflame investments to balance setbacks in other markets

Oriflame investments to balance setbacks in other markets

By Michelle Yeomans

Despite a fire in one of its’ main warehouses setting back business last month, the Sweden-based company has made efforts to move forward with further investments in the lucrative stem cell segment.

Oriflame further invests in stem cell technology field

Oriflame further invests in stem cell technology field

By Michelle Yeomans

The Sweden-based cosmetic company has invested in a new plant that will solely focus on the cultivation of plant stem cell cultures as it further aims to develop stronger anti-ageing ingredients that can boost and rejuvenate the skin.

Plant stem cell technology tipped to take off

Plant stem cell technology tipped to take off

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Plant stem cell technology is expected to help propel the global cosmeceutical market forward over the coming years, according to the latest report from RNCOS.

Biotech firm uses NASA technology to develop anti-aging skin care line

One small step for man, one giant leap for… anti-aging

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Biotechnology company Regenetech has opened discussions with lifestyle firm Aristocrat Group Corp (ASCC) to develop a line of anti-aging skin care products from stem cells using The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s bioreactor technology.