what the heck is a "stem cell"???

Question

please answer this with acctual information!!

Answer 1

It's a cell that has the ability to make copies or clone itself and get into other cells!!!!!I lokked it up on the internet for ya!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body. Serving as a sort of repair system for the body, they can theoretically divide without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person or animal is still alive. When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential to either remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a muscle cell, a red blood cell, or a brain cell.

I think they are also used for cloning research.

Answer 3

(simply put) A stem cell is an undeveloped cell that has the ability to take the form of another cell (copy of that cell)

Scientists are developing technology that makes these cells able to cure certain diseases/illnesses.

For example, people with Alzheimer's disease, may be able to regrow (develop) lost brain cells by having stem cells put in the same place. In other words, they put a stem cell next to brain cells, and the stem cells will develop or copy themselves into brain cells.

Answer 4

These are base cells which can be found most easily with the newly created embryos. These are the initial building blocks of life and have many theoretical medical benefits. Some ppl believe that using them for this kind of science is unethical. Me, I think it is unethical to use abortion as birth control, but i believe abortion has a place and so do the use of frozen embryos in science.

Answer 5

stem cell (n.) An unspecialized cell that gives rise to a specific specialized cell, such as a blood cell.

Answer 6

something the goverment wont research.