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From Wondery, Bad Batch is a six-part series about stem cell therapy, and a bad batch that gave a group of patients disastrous results. A now multimillion-dollar industry, stem cell therapy has claimed to have the power to treat chronic pain, infections, autoimmune diseases, and even autism — none of which have been scientifically proven. Despite the need for further research, stem cell therapy is used to treat patients all over the world and remains shockingly under-regulated.
Hosted by award-winning reporter and Dr. Death host Laura Beil, Bad Batch follows the story of a bad batch of stem cells that put a group of patients in the hospital fighting for their lives.