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.
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" src="http://stemcells.nih.gov/StaticResources/images/bullet_info.gif" height="12" width="4"> This document covers basic information about stem cells. For a more detailed discussion, see our Stem Cell Reports.
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