print email comment close How Stem Cells Work URL: http://science.howstuffworks.com/cellular-microscopic-biology/stem-cell.htm Description: This article provides brief background about stem cells, pluripotent cells that can develop into every cell, and related matters. Topics include how stem cells operate, acquiring embryonic stem cells for research, replicating stem cells in a lab, research challenges, using stem cells to treat diseases, and controversy over research. From HowStuffWorks. Author: Watson, Stephanie Publisher: HowStuffWorks, Inc. Extra Keywords clone LII Database Information: Record 28079 created by Maria Brandt on 03/09/2009 Last modification on 03/09/2009 Published: 03/12/2009   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/28079