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| − | '''Stem cells''' have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body. Serving as a sort of repair system for the body, they can theoretically divide without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person or animal is still alive. When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential to either remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a muscle cell, a red blood cell, or a brain cell.
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| − | ==Controversy over human embryonic stem cell research==
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| − | Wolfgang Lillge, M.D. wrote:
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| − | *The question of stem cells is currently the dominant subject in the debate over biotechnology and human genetics: Should we use embryonic stem cells or adult stem cells for future medical therapies? [http://www.21stcenturysciencetech.com/articles/winter01/stem_cell.html]
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| − | Ann Coulter wrote:
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| − | *... experimentation is just one more step in desensitizing people to the idea of taking [[human life]]. http://www.nationalreview.com/coulter/coulter072601.shtml
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