What are they
What are stem cells?
Cells found throughout the body after development
What do they do?
They can repair and replace the cells and tissues of some organs
Stem Cell treatments are risk free if they come from your body?
False
Where are they located?
Digestive system, brain, spinal cord, organs, tissues, bone marrow, blood, muscle, skin, teeth
What is so special about stem cells?
They can make other types of cells
Can stem cells cure a common cure?
False
What is required for it to be classified as an adult stem cell?
It should be capable of self-renewal for the lifetime of the organism
What else do they do?
They make copies of themselves for long periods of time
Can scientists reprogram skin cells to act like stem cells?
True
Are adult stem cells only in adults?
False