Stem cells are undifferentiated cells with two defining properties: the ability to renew themselves through division and the capacity to develop into specialized cell types. They range from pluripotent cells that can give rise to nearly any tissue to more restricted adult or tissue-specific stem cells, and they play…
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells with two defining properties: the ability to renew themselves through division and the capacity to develop into specialized cell types. They range from pluripotent cells that can give rise to nearly any tissue to more restricted adult or tissue-specific stem cells, and they play essential roles in development, tissue maintenance, and repair. Because of these capabilities, stem cells are a major focus of Biotechnology and Biomedical Science, where they are studied both to understand basic biology and to develop regenerative and therapeutic applications. Stem cells hold potential for repairing or replacing damaged tissue and for modelling and treating a variety of diseases, while also raising scientific and ethical questions. The research collected here reflects this breadth, including studies of mesenchymal stem cells derived from human umbilical cord and adipose tissue for applications such as odontoblast generation, intestinal injury repair, ovarian aging, and laryngeal tissue engineering. Other articles examine hypothalamic and neural stem cells, cancer stem cells and their relationship to tumour biology and circadian regulation, scaffolds for bone tissue engineering, and the effects of anesthetics on neural stem cell survival. A further contribution addresses the ethics of modern stem cell research and therapy. Together these works illustrate the diverse biology and applications of stem cells across regenerative medicine and disease research.
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