10 Interesting Fact About The science of stem cells

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• Stem Cells are cells that can multiply themselves and have the potential to become various types of cells in the human body.
• Stem cells come from developing embryos, adult tissue, and also the cord blood.
• Stem cells have the ability to repair damaged or lost tissue in the human body.
• There are two main types of stem cells, namely embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells.
• Embryonic stem cells come from human embryos aged around 3-5 days.
• Adult stem cells or also called somatic stem cells are found in adult body tissues such as skin, muscles, and bone marrow.
• Stem cells are also used in cell therapy to treat various diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disorders.
• Some countries have allowed the use of embryonic stem cells for research and treatment, while several other countries still prohibit it.
• Stem cells are also developed to produce healthier and environmentally friendly foods such as meat without animals and milk without beef.
• Research on stem cells continues to grow and is expected to provide solutions to various health and environmental problems in the future.