Frequently Asked Questions

How does Acorn cell banking work?

Step by step description of cell banking with Acorn.

Is there an age cut-off or an optimal age to bank my cells?

Everyday that goes by, we age a little bit more.

What is cell banking / cell cryopreservation?

Using very low temperatures to preserve tissues and cells.

How much does it cost to collect, bank and use my cells?

Pricing for Acorn cell banking.

What type of conditions might benefit from leveraging your own preserved cells? 

How banked cells could help in the future.

Why the Hair Follicle?

What are stem cells?

Powerful progenitor cells found in the hair follicle

What happens if Acorn was to cease operations?

How does Acorn ensure the privacy and security of my cells and information?

Protecting your privacy and information with your banked cell.

How will I be able to use my banked cells?

Accessing personalized regenerative medicine applications.

Will my hair grow back after it is plucked?

Why can't I bank my blood instead?

What cell types are banked with Acorn?

The hair follicle contains a rich diversity of cells

How does Acorn safely freeze and thaw biological material?

Utilizing the highest standards of cryopreservation.

How is Acorn different from Stem Cell clinics operating outside the US and Canada?

What happens to my cells after the collection?

Why wouldn't I use younger cells from someone else?

The challenges of allogenic cells.

How is cell banking different from DNA tests?

Why should I consider preserving my adult cells?

Cryogenic cell banking has emerged as an option for not only newborns but for adults to preserve their cells for use in regenerative medicine.

Are there any side effects?

The side effects of non-invasive cell collection.