What are Stem Cells?

What are Stem Cells?

Stem cells have the potential to revolutionise medicine, by potentially allowing us to repair or replace damaged tissues and organs, or to treat diseases caused by a breakdown of a system in our bodies. They are part of an area of medical science known as ‘regenerative medicine’.

Stem cells are unique in having the ability to transform into other types of cell, for instance, blood, skin, or nerves. This is where they get their name, as all other tissues and organs in our bodies ‘stem’ from these cells.

Their ability to change into different types of cell, combined with their replenishing supply makes stem cells an excellent tool to treat injuries and disease.

Stem cell therapy and its potential ability to cure many diseases is a hugely promising opportunity for those wishing to safeguard the health of future generations.