Stem cells: What they are and what they do - Mayo Clinic Stem cells offer promise for new medical treatments Learn about stem cell types, current and possible uses, and the state of research and practice You've heard about stem cells in the news, and perhaps you've wondered if they might help you or a loved one with a serious disease
Stem Cell Basics | STEM Cell Information - National Institutes of Health Researchers study many different types of stem cells There are several main categories: the “pluripotent” stem cells (embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells) and nonembryonic or somatic stem cells (commonly called “adult” stem cells)
Stem Cells: Types, What They Are What They Do - Cleveland Clinic Stem cells are the only cells in your body that make different cell types, like blood, bone and muscle cells They also repair damaged tissues Medical researchers believe stem cells may create new ways to treat serious diseases
Stem Cells- Definition, Properties, Types, Uses, Challenges - Microbe Notes Stem cells are unique cells present in the body that have the potential to differentiate into various cell types or divide indefinitely to produce other stem cells Stem cells are essential cells that replace damaged cells or cells lost due to diseases
Stem Cells - MedlinePlus Stem cells are cells with the potential to develop into many different types of cells in the body They serve as a repair system for the body There are two main types of stem cells: embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells
What Are Stem Cells And Why Are They Important? - Science ABC Stem cells are a type of cell that mature and specialize into all the other types of cells in the body When a cell, for example a skin cell, gets damaged in the body, or grows old, stem cells divide to create new skin cells to replace the old ones
Stem Cell Quick Guide: Stem Cell Basics - Office of Research Stem Cell Quick Guide: Stem Cell Basics What is a Stem Cell? Stem cells are the starting point from which the rest of the body grows The adult human body is made up of hundreds of millions of different types of cells specialized for different tasks