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They morph into any kind of cell. The can become skin cells, brain cells, etc. Scientist have even managed to use stem cells to give a paralyzed rat back the use of its rear legs.

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How are adult body cells different from embryonic stem cells?

adult body cells have a function where as embryonic stem cells have no set function as of that stage. now there are some adult stem cells and those have little to no difference than embryonic stem cells


What are cell called before they specialize?

Before cells specialize, they are called stem cells. Stem cells have the unique ability to develop into different types of cells within the body.


Where at in the human body are stem cells?

There are adult stem cells and there are embryonic stem cells. Adult stem cells are found in many body tissues such as in the brain, neural stem cells, and in bone marrow. Also the embryonic stem cells, as you can tell by the name, are from the embryo which starts to develop into more recognizable specialized stem cells within three to four weeks after fertilization.


What kind of stem cells can develop into any kind of cells in the human body but not cells of the placenta?

The type of stem cells that can develop into any kind of cells in the human body, excluding cells of the placenta, are called pluripotent stem cells. These cells can differentiate into all three germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm, giving rise to virtually any cell type in the body. Embryonic stem cells are the most well-known example of pluripotent stem cells. Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), which are reprogrammed from adult cells, also fall into this category.


Does your body use stem cells your entire life?

Yes, stem cells are active in our bodies all our lives

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Where are stem cells in the body?

stem cells are found in your spinal cord.


Do we have stem cells naturally present in our body?

Yes, stem cells are naturally present in our body. They are undifferentiated cells that have the ability to develop into different types of cells in the body.


Where are stem cells in humans?

stem cells exist throughout the body and they respond to certain needs in the body by becoming specialized cells.


How are adult body cells differ from embryonic stem cells?

adult body cells have a function where as embryonic stem cells have no set function as of that stage. now there are some adult stem cells and those have little to no difference than embryonic stem cells


Are stem cells artificial cells?

No. Stem cells occur naturally in the human body. However we are trying to clone stem cells to aid in there research.


How are adult body cells different from embryonic stem cells?

adult body cells have a function where as embryonic stem cells have no set function as of that stage. now there are some adult stem cells and those have little to no difference than embryonic stem cells


How many different types of tissue stem cells are there?

There are three different types of tissue stem cells in the body. They include the tissue stem cells also known as adult stem cells, embryonic stem cells, and induced pluripotent stem cells.


What are unspecialized human cells called?

Unspecialized human cells are typically referred to as stem cells. These cells have the potential to develop into different types of cells in the body.


Can stem cells possibly live on after you die if body is not cremated?

Stem cells can live on after you die if your body is not cremated. Researchers say stem cells can remain alive for at least 17 days after death.


What are cell called before they specialize?

Before cells specialize, they are called stem cells. Stem cells have the unique ability to develop into different types of cells within the body.


Where at in the human body are stem cells?

There are adult stem cells and there are embryonic stem cells. Adult stem cells are found in many body tissues such as in the brain, neural stem cells, and in bone marrow. Also the embryonic stem cells, as you can tell by the name, are from the embryo which starts to develop into more recognizable specialized stem cells within three to four weeks after fertilization.


Does your body use stem cells your entire life?

Yes, stem cells are active in our bodies all our lives