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  1. Stem cells: What they are and what they do - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 20, 2026 · Stem cells are the body's master cells. All other cells arise from stem cells, including blood cells, nerve cells and other cells. Why is there such an interest in stem cells? …

  2. Stem cell | Definition, Types, Uses, Research, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 20, 2026 · Stem cells are an ongoing source of the differentiated cells that make up the tissues and organs of animals and plants.

  3. Stem Cell Basics | STEM Cell Information - National Institutes of …

    Researchers study many different types of stem cells. There are several main categories: the “pluripotent” stem cells (embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells) and …

  4. Stem cell - Wikipedia

    Adult stem cells are found in a few select locations in the body, known as niches, such as those in the bone marrow or gonads. They exist to replenish rapidly lost cell types and are …

  5. What Are Stem Cells? - Cleveland Clinic

    Stem cells are cells in your body that can become different cell types, like blood, bone and muscle cells. They occasionally make copies of themselves, which is why you don’t run out of …

  6. Stem Cell - National Human Genome Research Institute

    6 days ago · A stem cell is a cell with the potential to form many of the different cell types found in the body. When stem cells divide, they can form more stem cells or other cells that …

  7. Stem Cell Basics - University of Nebraska Medical Center

    Stem cells are the foundation cells for every organ, tissue and cell in the body. They are like a blank microchip that can ultimately be programmed to perform particular tasks. Stem cells …

  8. STEM CELL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    3 days ago · : a simple cell that can become a cell (as a blood cell or skin cell) with a special function. Embryonic stem cells are pluripotent cells derived from the inner cell mass of the …

  9. What Are Stem Cells? - University of Rochester Medical Center

    Stem cells are immature cells that are able to make other blood cells that mature and function as needed. These cells are used in procedures, such as bone marrow transplants.

  10. Stem Cells: Definition, Function, Types, Applications, And …

    Oct 19, 2023 · Stem cells are immortal, unspecialized and raw cells of the body that are able to differentiate and turn into any other cell type. A person's stem cells could potentially be used …