Stem cell banking refers to the process of collecting, processing, and storing stem cells from umbilical cord blood and tissue for future therapeutic use. Stem cells are unique cells that have the potential to develop into many different cell types in the body. Cord blood stem cells are collected from the umbilical cord and placenta after a baby is born. Knowing the potential benefits of stem cells, more and more parents are opting for cord blood banking at the time of delivery. ... Read more
