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The outer layer of cells of the blastocyst that attach to the uterine wall and give rise to the placenta.

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

The ability of a stem cell to divide and produce copies of itself for an indefinite period of time. This is the defining property of stem cells.

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

The ability of a stem cell to divide and produce copies of itself for an indefinite period of time. This is the defining property of stem cells.

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

Any of the cells of a plant or animal other than germ cells (reproductive cells)

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

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 ...

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

the use of cloning technology to create a child.

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

Reconstruction of diseased or injured tissue by activation of resident cells or by cell transplantation.

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

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