by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Cord Blood Banking, Cord Blood Education
It is a well-known fact that stem cell research is a controversial topic. This is mainly because of the way in which stem cells were commonly harvested previously, creating a moral and ethical dilemma among researchers and families in need. Today, Pro-Life groups are...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Cord Blood Banking
Praxair, a company which supplies gasses and coatings, has featured Insception Lifebank in its latest newsletter, profiling our use of liquid nitrogen to freeze cord blood stem cells. The stem cells which are derived from a baby’s umbilical cord at birth must be...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Science & Research
Umbilical cord blood contains hematopoietic stem cells that can be used in bone marrow transplants to treat hematological disorders and blood cancers. There have been over 25,000 transplants done using Umbilical Cord Blood (UCB) and the data from these have indicated...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Cord Blood Banking
For parents to understand all of the benefits of banking their baby’s cord blood, there are two options : public donation or family banking. Many parents struggle with this decision, unsure whether or not family banking cord blood is worth the cost. The best decision...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Cord Blood Education
Expecting parents aren’t the only ones who need to stay in the know about cord blood technology; it is also important for doctors, nurses and other medical professionals to keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field. As such, there is a wide range...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Cord Blood Education
There are many foundations that have been established to spread the word about cord blood banking and promote its use among expecting parents. One that stands out is the Parent’s Guide to Cord Blood Foundation. The Parent’s Guide to Cord Blood was...