Umbilical cord blood successfully treats rare genetic disorders in largest study to date

(University of Pittsburgh) Infusing umbilical cord blood - a readily available source of stem cells - safely and effectively treated 44 children born with various non-cancerous genetic disorders, including sickle cell, thalassemia, Hunter syndrome, Krabbe disease, MLD, and an array of immune deficiencies.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news