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What was the significance of stem cells in 1999 according to Science magazine?
What was the significance of stem cells in 1999 according to Science magazine?
- They were proven to have no potential in regenerating tissue types
- They were discovered to cause safety concerns in research
- They were linked to increased histocompatibility issues
- They were named 'Advancement of the Year' for their ability to differentiate into other tissue types (correct)
What is a key challenge hindering the use of embryonic stem cells in cell therapy and research?
What is a key challenge hindering the use of embryonic stem cells in cell therapy and research?
- Safety concerns
- Overwhelming flexibility
- Histocompatibility issues (correct)
- Lack of differentiation potential
Which type of stem cells do not face histocompatibility, safety, and concerns like their embryonic counterparts?
Which type of stem cells do not face histocompatibility, safety, and concerns like their embryonic counterparts?
- Cancer stem cells
- Adult stem cells (correct)
- Induced pluripotent stem cells
- Embryonic stem cells
What is one key area where adult stem cells have been used in clinical studies on humans?
What is one key area where adult stem cells have been used in clinical studies on humans?
What is the main difference between induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and adult stem cells?
What is the main difference between induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and adult stem cells?
What is one potential application of stem cell therapy mentioned in the text?
What is one potential application of stem cell therapy mentioned in the text?
What is a major challenge associated with transplanting stem cells into patients?
What is a major challenge associated with transplanting stem cells into patients?
Why do iPSCs provide a personalized approach to treatment?
Why do iPSCs provide a personalized approach to treatment?
What is one ethical concern associated with using embryonic stem cells in research?
What is one ethical concern associated with using embryonic stem cells in research?
What was the common challenge hindering the use of embryonic stem cells in cell therapy and research?
What was the common challenge hindering the use of embryonic stem cells in cell therapy and research?
Which characteristic of adult stem cells is still under investigation?
Which characteristic of adult stem cells is still under investigation?
In which group of stem cells is the differentiation potential well characterized in mice and humans?
In which group of stem cells is the differentiation potential well characterized in mice and humans?
What is the main source of stem cells used in numerous clinical trials in humans mentioned in the text?
What is the main source of stem cells used in numerous clinical trials in humans mentioned in the text?
Why are histocompatibility, safety, and ethical issues hurdles for embryonic stem cell use?
Why are histocompatibility, safety, and ethical issues hurdles for embryonic stem cell use?
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