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Are Embryonic Stem Cells found in Cord Blood?

Cord Blood Aware Cord Blood Banking, Research, Stem Cells, Umbilical Cord 1 Comment 05/08/2015

Embryonic stem cells are a controversial subject due to their use in some areas of stem cell research. Embryonic stem cells, also known as ES cells, are just one kind of stem cell, adult stem cells are not surrounded in controversy. What are stem cells? Stem cells are the master cells of the body, they are able […]

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Eastenders star to donate twins’ cord blood

Cord Blood Aware Cord Blood Banking, Cord Blood Donation 0 Comment 05/08/2015

Kellie Shirley, known for her portrayal of Carly Wicks in the BBC soap, is to donate her twins’ cord blood. The actress, 32, is to donate cord blood to the Anthony Nolan stem cell register. The donation could go on to help cancer patients in need of a stem cell transplant. Speaking to the Daily Record, […]

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The Globe and Mail: Cord Blood Shouldn’t be a Private Matter

Cord Blood Aware Cord Blood Banking, Cord Blood Donation 0 Comment 18/09/2014

We say The Globe and Mail don’t understand family cord blood banking. The Globe and Mail recently wrote an article in which they discussed umbilical cord blood banking in Canada. The article focuses on how cord blood donation can be beneficial to meet the demands of the public who are in need of a stem […]

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Umbilical Cord Blood Banking: 3 Myths Debunked

Cord Blood Aware Cord Blood Banking, Cord Blood Donation, Umbilical Cord 0 Comment 13/08/2014

Umbilical Cord Blood Banking Myths. While umbilical cord blood awareness and banking is steadily increasing in the UK, there are still many misconceptions surrounding cord blood banking and umbilical cord tissue storage. Here we will take a look at 3 common misconceptions and debunk those cord blood myths. Myth #1: I can’t store my baby’s […]

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Cord Blood Aware: Do You Know About Cord Blood?

Cord Blood Aware Cord Blood Banking, Cord Blood Donation 0 Comment 08/07/2014

Are You Cord Blood Aware? Cord blood is the body’s richest source of stem cells and it is also the body’s least invasive source of stem cells. The stem cells in cord blood are extremely special because they have yet to be exposed to the elements that the stem cells from an older person would […]

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Stem Cells: Baby Cord Blood Is Excellent Source

Cord Blood Aware Cord Blood Banking, Cord Blood Donation, Stem Cells 0 Comment 13/06/2014

Stem Cells: Baby Cord Blood Is Excellent Source Baby cord blood is an excellent source for stem cells and the majority of birthing parents allow their umbilical and placental cord blood to be disposed of. The reason for this, most often, is an ignorance of available options, or the lack of funds for family bank […]