"Ebryonic-like" Stem Cells in Umbilical Cord Blood Show Potential to Treat Disease

According to a PRNewswire news release, a team of UK and USA researchers have discovered that the embryonic-like qualities of some stem cells found in umbilical cord blood may assist in the treatment of numerous diseases.

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"As emerging therapies develop, we believe that all families who have banked newborn stem cells with CBR will be able to take advantage of regenerative therapies for conditions we could all face throughout our lifetime," said Grant. "The discovery adds further support to the increasing
body of scientific evidence that newborn stem cells have significant potential for use in tissue repair. The marked growth in consumer demand for our service is a direct result of the very rapid progress being achieved with newborn stem cells."

Diabetes, spinal cord injuries, Alzheimer's disease and other ailments are considered prospects for improved treatment due to continued research of cord blood. cord blood banking, according to the release, is on an upswing due to recent discoveries.

You can read the whole piece about the power of cord blood and the growing popularity of cord blood banking by clicking here.