September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. To raise awareness, we’ve shared 10 facts that you need to know about childhood cancer. We discuss how umbilical cord blood can help to treat childhood cancers and share the story of 4-year-old, Josh Stockill, who...
What is regenerative medicine? The concept of “regenerative medicine” was coined in 1999, encompassing a field of scientific innovations aimed at repairing, regrowing, and potentially replacing cells, tissues, and organs damaged by disease in the human...
If you’re considering cord blood stem cell banking, you may have some questions. Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Our experts have put together a comprehensive guide to the top five frequently asked questions on the subject. Read on to get all the...
What is the difference between adult and cord blood stem cells? Adult stem cells are in different tissues and organs within the body, such as fat, bone marrow, skin, and the liver. Collecting these involves an invasive procedure which carries the risk of infection....
In 2017, Eric Lyons, an American living in Cambodia, suffered a traumatic brain injury after hitting his head ‘very strongly’ on a door frame. According to Parents’ Guide to Cord Blood Banking: “His doctors explained to him that brain injury is...
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that many people may have heard of, frequently featuring in the news, where over time, the conversation has thankfully turned towards potential cures. It is a virus which attacks the body’s immune system, mainly...
Tiny Particles From Umbilical Cord Stem Cells Could Help Regenerate Sun-Damaged Skin, Study Finds
