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What is the main purpose of a bone marrow transplant in the UK according to the text?
What is the main purpose of a bone marrow transplant in the UK according to the text?
Which type of cells are human embryonic stem cells derived from?
Which type of cells are human embryonic stem cells derived from?
What is one application of embryonic stem cells mentioned in the text?
What is one application of embryonic stem cells mentioned in the text?
What is the main concern highlighted in the clinical use of human embryonic stem cells?
What is the main concern highlighted in the clinical use of human embryonic stem cells?
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What is the significance of an inducible excision system in genetic research as per the text?
What is the significance of an inducible excision system in genetic research as per the text?
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What is a teratoma according to the text?
What is a teratoma according to the text?
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What is the main characteristic of stem cells that sets them apart from other cells?
What is the main characteristic of stem cells that sets them apart from other cells?
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Which type of stem cell is capable of generating all tissues of the embryo and extra-embryonic tissues?
Which type of stem cell is capable of generating all tissues of the embryo and extra-embryonic tissues?
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In which condition would autologous stem cell use be appropriate?
In which condition would autologous stem cell use be appropriate?
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What is the role of Haematopoietic Stem Cells in the body?
What is the role of Haematopoietic Stem Cells in the body?
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Which type of stem cell can differentiate into multiple cell lineages but not all germ layers?
Which type of stem cell can differentiate into multiple cell lineages but not all germ layers?
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What is the main purpose of using Bone Marrow Transplants with Haematopoietic Stem Cells?
What is the main purpose of using Bone Marrow Transplants with Haematopoietic Stem Cells?
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