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What is a stem cell?

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Stem cells are unspecialised cells that have the potential to differentiate into a wide range of cell types.

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Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can differentiate into any other cells. They can be found in embryos and adults. They are essential for the adult body to repair itself, like after an injury.

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