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Stem cells differ from other kinds of cells in the body. Explain the three general properties in stem cells. Explain why scientists believe this is a promising area of study.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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Stem cells are capable of dividing and renewing themselves for long periods, they are unspecialized, and they can give rise to specialized cell types. Research on stem cells is advancing knowledge about how an organism develops from a single cell and how healthy cells replace damaged cells in an adult organism. This promising area of science is also leading scientists to investigate the possibility of cell-based therapies to treat disease, which is often referred to as regenerative or reparative medicine.

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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