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What are stem cells? Explain their role in the field of medicine.

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Stem cells are undifierentiated cells found in most of the multi cellular animals. These cells maintain their undifferentiated state even after undergoing numerous mitotic divisions.
Stem cell research has the potential to revolutionize the future of medicine with the ability to regenerate damaged and diseased organs. Stem cells are capable of self renewal and exhibit cellular potency.. Stem cells can differentiate into all types of cells that are derived trom any of the three germ layers ectoderm, endoderm and mesodernm.
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