Stem cells are special in the way they can keep on replicating, and turn themselves into many other types of cell.

the ability to divide continuously to produce new stem cells and turn them into other body cell types. Most cells in the body are ‘specialized’, which means they can perform different functions, for ...

Research on stem cells is ongoing, but they're approved to treat a certain group of diseases. Here's what doctors say about ...

Hematopoietic (hee-MA-toh-poy-EH-tik) stem cells (usually just called stem cells) grow into all types of blood cells. The white blood cells fight infection, red blood cells carry oxygen, and platelets ...