stem cell research facts
December 15th, 2009
It is truly amazing how our body could heal itself. This has been proven by the stem cell research facts. Stem cells are cells characterized by its ability to renew itself without affecting its undifferentiated state. There are two types of stem cells: embryonic stem cell and adult stem cell.
Below are some of the stem cell research facts:~Stem cells regenerate through the process of mitosis~Stem cells has the ability to differentiate themselves into specialized types of cells~Embryonic stem cells are from inner cell mass and adult cells are from adult tissues~Stem cells can retain their ability to regenerate themselves through cell division – very potent~Stem cells can cure various diseases like spinal cord, brain and heart damages