Umbilical cords yield two vital cell types: blood-forming HSCs and...

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Umbilical cords yield two vital cell types: blood-forming HSCs and tissue-repairing MSCs. Doctors collect these immediately after delivery because cell viability drops quickly. These cells offer real potential in modern transplant medicine.