What do we want stem cells for?
Scientists dream of using adaptable stem cells as personalised 'body repair kits'. They hope stem cells can be coaxed to become substitutes for a patient's damaged cells, then implanted into the right spot to treat problems from Parkinson's to spinal injury... but they're not there yet.
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Stem cells can grow into muscle cells like this one.
Image: Advanced Cell Technology |
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