The benefits of stem cells

Max · 06-20-2004, 08:33 AM

The benefits of stem cells

By: 06/20/2004

Stem cells have the potential to develop into many different cell types in the body. Serving as a sort of repair system for the body, they can theoretically divide without limit to replenish other cells, as long as the person or animal is alive.

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When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential to either remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a muscle cell, a red blood cell or a brain cell.

Cells of this type, called "pluripotent," are isolated from human embryos that are a few days old. They have also been developed from fetal tissue more than eight weeks old.

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06-20-2004, 08:33 AM	#1
Max Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Montreal,Province of Quebec, CANADA Posts: 15,036	The benefits of stem cells The benefits of stem cells By: 06/20/2004 Stem cells have the potential to develop into many different cell types in the body. Serving as a sort of repair system for the body, they can theoretically divide without limit to replenish other cells, as long as the person or animal is alive. Advertisement When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential to either remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a muscle cell, a red blood cell or a brain cell. Cells of this type, called "pluripotent," are isolated from human embryos that are a few days old. They have also been developed from fetal tissue more than eight weeks old. http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?n...d=507134&rfi=6

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