The blood that stays in the cord was generally thrown away at the time of birth. Recent researches have shown that the blood in the cord is rich in stem cells. The cell that is found in all multi cellular organisms is called stem cells. These stem cells are of two kinds, they are embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells. The specialty of the stem cells is that it renews the white blood cells. It renews itself as it has the capability to undergo numerous cycles of cell division. While going through the process of cell division it maintains its undifferentiated state. The stem cells give rise to different cell type. Hence, it is advisable to store the cord blood for future use. Just like bone marrow cord blood is also a vital source of stem cells. This Cord Blood Stem Cell can be used for various diseases. The stem cells are the master cells of the body. They are termed as master cells as it acts like the building blocks of the body. The Cord Blood Stem Cells help in tissues, bloods, immune system and many more. Earlier stem cells from the bone marrow were used for oncological treatments. In the recent years, Cord Blood Stem Cell was proved fatal in curing millions of lives.

The collection of Cord Blood Stem Cell is simple, safe and painless. The risk of the same is also less. Within ten minutes from the birth, the blood in the umbilical cord is collected. Once the blood is collected, it is tested. Once the test prove that, everything is fine, several chemical are used to preserve the blood. The temperature at which the cord blood is kept is very vital. The cord blood may be used for the donor or the relatives of the donor. In this case the blood is kept in a private bank. If someone wishes to donate the cord blood then the blood is kept in the public bank. This Cord Blood Stem Cell can save lives affected with Parkinson’s diseases, Schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s diseases, Cancer, Spinal Cord injury, diabetes and many more. The Cord Blood Stem Cell has the capability to repair and replace damaged tissues, which includes vascular endothelial cells, which forms the inner lining of the blood vessels. There are three types of stem cells; they are Hematopoietic stem cells, Mesenchymal stem cells and Endothelial stem cells. The main area where the stem cells help mankind is its power to renew blood cells. Fatal diseases like bone marrow where the capability to regenerate the blood cells are lost, there the stem cells play a significant role. The blood containing high percentage of stem cell is rich in white blood cells and thus it helps in bone marrow transplantation.

Few ethical groups have raised controversies in using the Cord Blood Stem Cell. The controversies are because as per them it involves destruction of human embryo. Besides all debates and controversies, Cord Blood Stem Cell was proved to change the face of human science.