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Why are cord blood stem cells so valuable?

April 26, 2017blood Cord stem cells valuable

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Why are cord blood stem cells so valuable?

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Cord blood stem cells can only be collected immediately after delivery of a baby. Collection of cord blood stem cells, unlike other adult stem cells such as those in bone marrow, involves no general anesthesia. Cord blood stem cells do not involve ethical issues. Finally, cord blood stem cells can be used to treat the newborn into adulthood, but they can often be used to treat siblings, parents, and other family members.