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An early stage embryo of about 100 cells that has not yet implanted into the womb. The blastocyst is a sphere made up of an outer layer of cells, a fluid-filled cavity and cluster of cells inside ...

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

A cell produced during cleavage of a fertilized egg.

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

General term for cell without self-renewal ability that contributes to tissue formation. In some cases it generates tissue stem cells.

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

An early stage embryo of about 100 cells that has not yet implanted into the womb. The blastocyst is a sphere made up of an outer layer of cells, a fluid-filled cavity and cluster of cells inside ...

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

Cell division resulting in two daughter cells with different properties. Observed in some but not all stem cells and can occur in other types of progenitor cell.

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

The growth of cells in a laboratory dish for experimental research. The cells are grown in a solution, or medium, that contains nutrients and growth factors. Different factors can be added to the ...

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

A research study in human subjects to answer specific questions about vaccines or new therapies or new ways of using known treatments. Clinical trials are used to determine whether new drugs or ...

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

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