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A stem cell is a essentially a “blank” cell that can mature into other types of cells. It is found in embryos, umbilical cord blood and in some tissues in the human body. Since stem cells can be manipulated to form different types of cells, it has a wide range of applications for treating certain diseases.
Imagine being able to replace those cells in your brain that are not producing enough dopamine resulting in Parkinson’s disease? With stem cell therapy, this will someday be a possibility. For now, stem cells can be used successfully for treating certain types of bone marrow disease where a transplant would be necessary.
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