What do we know of the safety and efficacy of stem cell therapeutics? Over 50 years have passed since the discovery of hematopoietic stem cells (bone marrow transplantation to cure diseases such as leukemia), over 24 years since the discovery of human embryonic stem cells (hESC), and 18 years since the discovery of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells). There are now thousands of stem cell trials underway in clinics worldwide. Despite this experience, what do we actually know about the safety and efficacy of stem cell therapeutics? [Read more…]
Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs)
History of Cord Blood and Tissue Banking: Landmark Events and Pivotal Trends
The global cord blood industry came into existence in the early 1990’s with the formation of several leading cord blood banks in the USA, followed by the establishment of cord blood banks across the globe. However, the history of cord blood stem cell transplantation begins much earlier than that. [Read more…]
Hematopoietic Stem Cells: What Diseases Can these Stem Cells Treat?
Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are defined as stem cells that have a preference for becoming cells of the blood and immune system, such as white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Found in the peripheral blood and bone marrow, hematopoietic stem cells are also present in plentiful supply within the umbilical cord blood of newborn babies.
For the past thirty years, cord blood has been used within transplant medicine, including for the treatment of leukemia and other blood diseases. For most conditions in which a bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell transplant is an option, a cord blood transplant is a potential alternative.
Hematopoietic Stem Cells
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Who Is CryoHoldco? Latin America’s Largest Cord Blood Bank
CryoHoldco is a stem cell bank holding company that is the market leader in Latin America and the fifth largest cord blood banks globally. CryoHoldco is also many times larger than any other stem cell bank in Latin America, with over 400,000 stem cell units in storage.
Do You Know the Top Quality Guarantees Among U.S. Cord Blood Banks?
Private cord blood banking continues to evolve in the United States, with several large companies offering storage of newborn stem cells for potential medical use by families. As of late 2025, Cord Blood Registry (CBR) remains the largest U.S. private cord blood bank, having stored more than one million cord blood and cord tissue units, making it significantly larger than many competitors and a clear industry leader.
In addition to CBR, other prominent private cord blood banks in the U.S. include ViaCord, Cryo-Cell International, and Americord Registry. These banks vary in experience, storage scale, services offered, and the specifics of their quality guarantee programs.
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