Why Are Stem Cells Important?

Stem cells are important for living organisms for many reasons. The Embryonic Stem Cells in developing tissues give rise to the multiple specialized cell types that make up the heart, lung, skin, and other tissues. In some adult tissues, such as bone marrow, muscle, and brain, discrete populations of Adult Stem Cells generate replacements for cells that are lost through normal wear and tear, injury, or disease. It may become possible to use the cells not just in cell-based therapies, but also for screening new drugs and toxins and understanding birth defects.

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