Stem Cell Expansion (IMAGE) Stowers Institute for Medical Research Caption Recent research uncovers a new approach for expanding blood-forming, adult stem cells from human umbilical cord blood. Credit Representative illustration courtesy of the Stowers Institute. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.