Embryonic Stem Cells for Research Applications

Embryonic stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can divide indefinitely and develop into more mature, specialized cells. In the course of development, they ultimately become skin cells, neurons, muscle, blood cells and every other of the 220 cell types that make up the tissues and organs in the body. Through years of research, scientists have found that stem cells show an ability to divide indefinitely in their undifferentiated state in the laboratory. Although stems cells also …

…for the very best sources of these cells. When they are identified, regardless of their sources, researchers will use them to pursue the development of new cell therapies. The development of stem cell lines that may produce many tissues of the human body is an important scientific breakthrough. It is not too unrealistic to say that this research has the potential to revolutionize the practice of medicine and improve the quality and length of life.