Though we are not God, some of our finest doctors and scientists do come close to playing His part. That is because of the incredible progress medical research has made over the years. Many illnesses that used to threaten lives are now “extinct” or at least under control and many others are in the works. It is safe to say that one of the biggest threat to human lives in terms of illnesses is cancer. Many studies have been conducted in this field, but unfortunately there is no sure cure that gets rid of this vicious disease.

However, with the help of certain studies we may get to that point in the near future. Cryo-Cell is the attempt of medical studies at using stem cells for the prevention and treatment of illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, and even breast cancer. Stem cells can be harvested from a woman’s menstrual blood or from the umbilical cord and can be used to treat and prevent illnesses. Treating diseases can be made possible with the help of these cells. Who would have thought that cells from our own bodies can treat and prevent the very illnesses that our bodies produce? With these cells, lives can be saved.