Stem cells are pretty ubiquitous in the body, appearing in many different organs and tissues including the brain, blood, bone marrow, muscle, skin, heart, and liver tissues. In these areas, they lie dormant until needed to regenerate lost or damaged tissue.

Where is stem cells found?

Scientists are discovering that many tissues and organs contain a small number of adult stem cells that help maintain them. Adult stem cells have been found in the brain, bone marrow, blood vessels, skeletal muscle, skin, teeth, heart, gut, liver, and other (although not all) organs and tissues.

What is the best source of stem cells?

Long Considered The Greatest Source Of Stem Cells: Bone Marrow. In the past, whenever patients needed a stem cell transplant, if they didn't have access to umbilical cord blood stem cells, they received a bone marrow transplant. The process begins with finding a suitable match.