Cord Blood Basics
Stem cells are immature cells that have the remarkable ability to self-reproduce into different cell types in the body. Embryonic stem cells are able to transform into a wide variation of types of cells, while adult stem cells are limited to the types of stem cells they can produce. Stem cells have two unique characteristics that distinguish themselves from other cells in the body.
First, these non-specific cells can differentiate themselves by cell division even after prolonged intervals of inactivity.
Second, the cells can be induced naturally or experimentally to become tissue or organ specific cells where they can replace and repair damaged tissue.
