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What are stem cells?

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Stem Cells are undifferentiated cells that have the ability to develop into any of the human body's more than 200 cell types. They help the body renew and repair its tissue through a process called differentiation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What does it mean for a stem cell to be pluripotent?

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A: Pluripotent stem cells are able to develop into any type of cell or tissue that the body needs to repair itself. The types of pluripotent stem cells are embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent cells.

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Q: Have we just started using stem cells in therapies recently?

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A: Stem cell therapy is actually older than many people believe. Doctors have been transferring blood stem cells through bone marrow transplants since 1968. 

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Q: What is cell culture?

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A: Cell culture is the growth of cells in the laboratory after removal from the body.

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Q: Are umbilical cord blood cells and embryonic stem cells the same?

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A: No, umbilical cord blood cells are taken from the umbilical cord and placenta after the baby is born and embryonic stem cells are taken from an embryo.

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