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Cord Blood vs Cord Tissue: What’s the difference and what’s the right choice for you?
Everything you need to know about the stem cells found in cord blood and cord tissue.
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World Cord Blood Day 2025: Why It Matters
Smart Cells joins World Cord Blood Day to highlight the life-saving potential of umbilical cord blood stem cells and explain how families can preserve them for the future.
Cord Blood Awareness Month: Why It Matters
Every year, Cord Blood Awareness Month in July brings vital attention to a powerful but often under-discussed medical resource: umbilical cord blood. At Smart Cells, we believe education is key to empowering families, which is why we’re proud to mark this month by launching a content campaign in partnership with Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK (LMRUK).
How Cord Blood Banking Fits into Regenerative Medicine
Stem cells, with their ability to become different cell types, play a crucial role in this exciting frontier, which is why we strongly believe in educating and informing prospective parents about what cord blood stem cells can do.
Cord Blood Collection: Phlebotomist Answers
We answer the most commonly asked questions about cord blood collection from a phlebotomist’s perspective.
Cell Therapy for Cerebral Palsy: Long-Term Study
We are thrilled to share an exciting development in the field of cell therapy for cerebral palsy (CP)! A recent study, reported in Parent's Guide to Cord Blood Foundation's 2025 newsletter, marks the first-ever comparative analysis of the long-term effects of different cell therapies in children with CP.
Why Do Parents Store Cord Blood Stem Cells?
If you’re expecting a new arrival, you might have come across the concept of storing your little one’s umbilical cord blood stem cells at birth. This concept might seem a little strange if you’ve never heard about it before, so we thought we’d answer a few of the questions you might have about the whats and whys of storing your baby’s stem cells.
The Importance of Private Cord Blood Banking for Mixed-Race Families
Mixed-race children and ethnic minorities have a lower chance of finding a matching donor from a public cord blood bank. We're exploring how private cord blood banking can provide a potential solution for families who need one.
How To Choose A Cord Blood Bank
Wondering how to choose the best cord blood bank for your family? This guide explores key factors like reputation, experience, collection process, and accessibility, to help you find the perfect fit for your family's needs.