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Stem cells - Coggle Diagram
Stem cells
Use of Stem cells
Medical research
Repair damaged tissues
Grwowing replacement organs
Treat deseases
Definition
Can divide Many times
Can develop into different cell types
Unspecialised cells
Advantages
Help cure diseases
Reduce organ Transplant shortages
Can treat injuries
Disadvantages
Expensive Research
Risk of uncontrolled cell growth
Use of embryos causes ethical debates
Types of Stem cells
Embryonic Stem cells
Divide Rapidly
Can become almost any cell type
Found in embryos
Adult Stem cells
Limited range of cell types
Used for tissue repair
Found in bone marrow, skin, etc.