Kota. 2017. Promises And Dangers Of Stem Cell Therapies. YT Flashcards

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What do we call adult cells that are genetically modified to e like embryonic stem cells?

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IPSLs: induced pluripotent stem cells

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What defines a stem cell?

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A cell that can replicate,and given the right cue can differentia into something else (hopefully something useful )

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Where can you find stem cells?

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In every cell in your body, including your fat tissue

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