Biotechnology: Stem Cell

  • The smallest functional unit of life is called the Cell.
  • These cells develop to form tissues which in turn develop to form organs.
  • Stem cells are basically undifferentiated, primitive cells that have the potential to develop into many different types of cells like those in muscles, kidneys, liver, etc.
  • Stem cell therapy has shown the potential to cure many severe ailments. It is touted as the future of medical treatments.
  • They have proved effective in the treatment of blood disorders, immune disorders, metabolic problems, & other organ-degenerated diseases.
  • Bone marrow, Umbilical cord blood, Adipose tissue, Allografts, Amniotic fluid, etc.

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