Are umbilical cord stem cells better?
Cord stem cells are stem cells isolated from a baby’s umbilical cord. While they may be more biologically active because of their young age, recent research has suggested that they can also transmit genetic diseases that the baby may carry. Until these issues are further sorted out (likely with better genetic testing), We would advise against using any donor stem cells. (cells from another person). This would include cord cells, embryonic stem cells, or someone else’s adult stem cells.
