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How are stem cells useful in regenerative process ?

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(i)Sometimes cells,tissues and organs in the body may be permanently damaged or lost due to genetic condition or disease or injury.
(ii)In such situation stem cells are used for the treatment of diseases which is called stem-cell therapy.
(iii) In treating neurodegenerative disorders like parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease neuronal stem cells can be used to replace the damaged or lost neurons.
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