Umbilical cord blood stem cellsUmbilical cord blood stem cells, also known as hematopoietic..., also known as hematopoietic stem cellsHematopoietic stem cells also calles as (HSCs) are the maste..., are blood-forming cells found in the blood remaining in the umbilical cord and placenta after a baby is born. These stem cells have the ability to self-renew and differentiate into various blood cell types.
Why this matters
Used in treating blood disorders, immune deficiencies, and certain cancers.