Umbilical cords offer two distinct stem cell types. Blood-derived HSCs treat...

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Umbilical cords offer two distinct stem cell types. Blood-derived HSCs treat blood cancers, while tissue-derived MSCs fuel regenerative research. Because cells degrade quickly, teams must collect them immediately after birth.