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How Stem Cells Work
URL: http://science.howstuffworks.com/cellular-microscopic-biology/stem-cell.htm

Description:
This article provides brief background about stem cells, pluripotent cells that can develop into every cell, and related matters. Topics include how stem cells operate, acquiring embryonic stem cells for research, replicating stem cells in a lab, research challenges, using stem cells to treat diseases, and controversy over research. From HowStuffWorks.

LII Topics: Science, Stem Cells

Author:
Watson, Stephanie

Publisher:
HowStuffWorks, Inc.

Extra Keywords
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LII Database Information:
Record 28079 created by Maria Brandt on 03/09/2009
Last modification on 03/09/2009
Published: 03/12/2009  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/28079

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