They are found in the human embryo and in adult bone marrow
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Where are stem cells found in adult humans?
In the bone marrow.
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What are stem cells?
They are cells that are unspecialised and can change into all the different types of body cell, e.g. nerve cells, muscle cells. It is said the cells differentiate
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How might stem cell research benefit us in the future?
It is hoped stem cells could be created to treat conditions such as paralysis, e.g. by differentiating into new nerve cells.
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What concerns are there about stem cell research?
There are social and ethical issues concerning the use of human embryonic stem cells in medical research and treatments.
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In the bone marrow.
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