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what are embryonic stem cells?!?

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1. Stem cells are the very most basic cell there is. When a baby is first conceived it begins as stem cells. Eventually those cells differentiate themselves into the different organs. Adults also have stem cells in their bone marrow. The blood cells are actually made by the bone marrow. Therefore, the cells in the bone marrow are actually called stem cells before they differentiate into the different blood cells (red, white,....).
2. Basically it's when scientists get cells from an embreyo (a fertilised egg), and use it to turn into a differnt type of cell. They are used for medical and research because they can produce cells for pretty much every tissue in the body.
3. Firstly lets cover what are stem cells? Stem cells are cells with the potential to become several different cell types. Most cells can't do this they have a specific role (phenotype) and can only divide to produce others like them (some cell types can't even divide). What are pluripotency? Pluripotency is a property that some types of stem cell have that means they can become many different types of cells rather than just a few). Where can I find stem cells? In loads of places throughout your body. Skin, testicles, your intestines, olfactory bulbs, bone marrow. Most are not however pluripotent. and finally: What are embryonic stem cells? They are pluripotent stem cells from an embryo or the placenta. They have the potential to become any cell type. Meaning they are thought to have huge potential in a lot of therapeutic situations. For example heart cells don't divide and you don't produce new ones. That's the main reason why previous heart attacks are so serious. If you could stimulate stem cells from a person to become heart cells you might be able to patch the area of the heart where the heart cells have died and restore a healthy heart.