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Cord blood banking involves taking the umbilical cord blood, which is a rich source of stem cells, and preserving it for future use.
Stem cells are special human cells that have the ability to develop into many different cell types, from muscle cells to brain cells
Globally, cord blood banking is recommended as a source of hematopoietic stem cell (derived from bone marrow, peripheral blood, or umbilical cord blood) transplantation for haematological cancers and disorders where its use is recommended.
For all other conditions, the use of cord blood as a source of stem cells is not yet established
