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Certain cells taken from umbilical cord blood have the potential to treat illnesses such as lymphoma and leukemia. In what way are cord blood cells useful to treat these diseases?.
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Certain cells taken from umbilical cord blood have the potential to treat illnesses such as lymphoma and leukemia. In what way are cord blood cells useful to treat these diseases?.

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The umbilical cord blood is rich in stem cells, these cells have the ability to turn into any type of cell in the body. Therefore it is useful in treating those illnesses.
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