- What is a Stem Cell?
- The Two Types
- Why Does the Difference Matter?
What is a Stem Cell?
A special type of "source" or "starter" cell that has the ability to grow into adult tissue.
Stem cells are the foundation for every organ, tissue and cell in the human body. Stem cells may be able to repair or replace damaged tissue, thereby reversing diseases and injuries such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and blood diseases, to name a few.
Why "Stem" Cell?
A stem is defined as the main stalk of a plant. Correspondingly, stem cells are the main trunk from which specialized cells develop and branch out over time.