WHAT ARE STEM CELLS?
Stem cells are the master cells" of the human body that have the potential to develop into almost any type of cell.
They can be obtained in laboratories, and, in theory, can morph into nerve tissue blood, heart muscle and even brain cells. Researchers demonstrated for example that bone marrow cells can become liver cells.
Cells can be implanted into our bodies to repair the demage caused by illnesses like heart diseases, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, and many others.
In the future, stem cells are going to grow into complete organs like the kidneys, the liver, etc.
WHERE DO THEY COME FROM?
True stem cells come from human embryos, but they can also be found in adult tissue.