Frequently Asked Questions

What are stem cells?

Powerful progenitor cells found in the hair follicle

Why the Hair Follicle?

What happens if Acorn was to cease operations?

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

When will treatments become available?

The outlook for regenerative medicine.

Will my hair grow back after it is plucked?

What if my collections fails the viability analysis?

Ensuring you have enough live cells banked.

What is cell banking?

Freezing and storing cells and tissues.

How to Interpret Your Cell Viability Report

Why can't I bank my blood instead?

What cells get banked with Acorn?

The hair follicle contains a rich diversity of cells

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

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

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?

What is cryopreservation?

Using very low temperatures to preserve tissues and cells.

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

How banked cells could help in the future.