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Embryonic stem cells · Embryonic stem cells supply new cells for an embryo as it grows and develops into a baby. · These stem cells are said to be pluripotent, which means they can change into any cell in the body.
Adult stem cells · Adult stem cells supply new cells as an organism grows and to replace cells that get damaged. · Adult stem cells are said to be multipotent, which means they can only change into some cells in the body, not any cell, for example: · Blood (or 'haematopoietic') stem cells can only replace the various types of cells in the blood. · Skin (or 'epithelial') stem cells provide the different types of cells that make up our skin and hair. |
Why are stem cells useful?
Issues in Stem Cell Research and Way Ahead
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