Since stem cells have the ability to turn into various other types of cells, scientists believe that they can be useful for treating and understanding diseases. According to the Mayo Clinic, stem cells can be used to:
- grow new cells in a laboratory to replace damaged organs or tissues
- correct parts of organs that don’t work properly
- research causes of genetic defects in cells
- research how diseases occur or why certain cells develop into cancer cells
- test new drugs for safety and effectiveness
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