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Cord Blood Stem Cells Global Market to touch $7.2 billion by 2012

Industry Experts, a multi industry focused market research firm, has released an updated version of their 2009 published biotechnology market research report ‘Cord Blood Stem Cells – A Global Market Overview’ . The new report reveals that the global market for Cord Blood Stem Cells is estimated to garnber US$5.6 billion in 2011 and expected to touch US$7.2 billion by 2012. Advancements in science and technology have enabled in increasing the number of preserved cord blood units being used in regenerative medicine applications. Expectant parents can decide to store their baby's cord blood in a family bank and the stem cells are immediately available for use in medical treatments, such as future therapies requiring repair or replacement of damaged heart tissues. An infant's cord blood offers the most ideal option for congenital heart defect or for future unforeseen and sudden occurrences, such as a serious heart attack. Latest scientific evidence offered by regenerative medicin...

Flame Retardant Chemicals – A Global Market Overview

Demand for flame retardants (or fire retardants) is mainly driven by increased security measures and the new regulatory guidelines for reducing toxic chemicals. With governments setting new standards for flammability and smoke for a gamut of products, innovation takes the front seat with a chance of entering the market and making it big. Nanotechnology is expected to be the next big thing in the context of improving performance, creating, amongst others, polymer-clay composites. The global market for Flame Retardant Chemicals, in terms of volume, is expected to reach 1.9 million metric tons by 2012 valued worth US$5.1 billion. Market for Flame Retardant (Fire Retardant) Chemical types analyzed in this study comprise Aluminum Hydrates, Antimony Oxides, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorinated Flame Retardants, Phosphorus based Flame Retardants and Other for major global markets. The report also includes the market analysis for end-use application areas of flame retardant chemicals – ...