What is a stem cell? What is a stem cell?

An illustration showing a stem cell giving rise to more stem cells or specialised cells.Image credit: Genome Research Limited

An illustration showing different types of stem cell in the body.Image credit: Genome Research Limited

A scientist here at the Wellcome Genome Campus working on induced pluripotant stem cells.Image credit: Genome Research Limited

These heart cells were grown from stem cells in a petri dish and can be used to study the beating rhythm of the heart.Image credit: The McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University Health Network

An illustration showing how stem cells can be used to produce retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells that can be used to treat patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).Image credit: Genome Research Limited

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