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How Stem Cells Work
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Stem cells can develop into every cell, tissue and organ in the body. Learn about stem cell research challenges and controversy and how stem cells can be used to treat disease.
How can new cells restore someone's vision?
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The journal "Nature" recently published a paper describing how a cell transplant had allowed blind mice to see again. What does this mean for humans?
How are stem cells used in medicine today?
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Whether drawn from embryos, placentas or adults, stem cells continue to garner attention. Find out how stem cells are used in modern medicine.
The Real Difference Between Plant and Animal Cells
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While plant and animal cells are strikingly similar, there are a few key differences.
Can You Pass This General STEM Quiz?
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For years, educators and legislators have been emphasizing the importance of STEM programs in the United States, often in an effort to ensure that America can keep up with foreign tech giants. Do you think you can beat our tough STEM quiz?
Why would scientists want to create a hybrid human-cow embryo?
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This week, a group of London-based scientists requested official permission to begin a three-year study involving stem cells derived from human-cow hybrids.
Should You Save Your Baby's Umbilical Cord Blood?
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Umbilical cord blood usually gets thrown away as medical waste, but maybe you should keep it. Umbilical cord blood is an important source of CBE stem cells.
Could we clone our organs to be used in a transplant?
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Cloned organ transplants might seem impossible, but researchers are working on it. Learn how cloned organ transplants might help those who need donors.
Can humans regrow limbs?
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Humans have regrown fingertips, but can we regrow whole limbs? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Top 10 Body Parts That Can Be Successfully Rebuilt
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Can body parts be rebuilt? In some cases, yes they can. Take a look at 10 body parts that can successfully be rebuilt at HowStuffWorks.