Stem cell research

Stem cell research

Stem cell research is the study of stem cells which are biological cells found in all multicellular organisms that grow into all forms of cells and multiply by themselves.

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Stem cell research

Embryo

Medical; Stem cell research

The developing human organism (a group of cells) that arise from a fertilised egg (after merging of egg and sperm). An embryo does have the potential to become a complete organism. The embryonic ...

Differentiation

Medical; Stem cell research

The process by which stem cells acquire the features of specialised adult cells such as those found in heart, brain and pancreatic tissue.

Commitment

Medical; Stem cell research

Engagement in a programme leading to differentiation. For a stem cell, this means it no longer retains the ability to self-renew.

Long-term reconstitution

Medical; Stem cell research

Lifelong renewal of tissue by transplanted cells. The definitive test for haematopoietic, epidermal and spermatogonial stem cells.

Morula

Medical; Stem cell research

A globular solid mass of cells (called blastomeres) formed by cleavage of a zygote.

A type of white blood cell and a versatile part of the immune system. Constantly on patrol, macrophages can find and kill many different kinds of bacteria. They are usually the first responders to ...