| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - Because of their ability to generate different types of cells and multiply and self-renew, scientists hope to harness them to treat a variety of diseases and disorders, including cancer and diabetes, and injuries.Unlike embryonic stem cells, the use of somatic -- or adult -- stem cells, as in this case, is not controversial as they are derived from adult tissue samples and not destroyed human embr
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