Human mesenchymal stem cells show promise in treating neonatal brain damage, paving way for stem cell trials

Every year, around 15 million babies worldwide are born before 37 weeks of gestation. Being born preterm can disrupt development, and earlier births increase the risk of life-changing health outcomes. There are currently no treatment options for brain injury that occurs because of preterm birth, but progress has been made thanks to the PREMSTEM project.