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'''Stem cells''' are undifferentiated cells found in most, if not all, multi-cellular organisms. They are characterized by the ability to [[Self-Rejuvenation|renew themselves]]. Their daughter cells may differentiate into other cell types (such as blood cells,..). [[Cancer stem cells | '''Stem cells''' are undifferentiated cells found in most, if not all, multi-cellular organisms. They are characterized by the ability to [[Self-Rejuvenation|renew themselves]]. Their daughter cells may differentiate into other cell types (such as blood cells,..). [[Cancer_Stem_Cell|Cancer stem cells]] are cancer cells that possess characteristics associated with normal stem cells. | ||
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* Wikipedia Entry for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] | * Wikipedia Entry for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] | ||
Revision as of 09:46, 15 February 2009
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells found in most, if not all, multi-cellular organisms. They are characterized by the ability to renew themselves. Their daughter cells may differentiate into other cell types (such as blood cells,..). Cancer stem cells are cancer cells that possess characteristics associated with normal stem cells.
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- Wikipedia Entry for Stem Cell
