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Stem cells are cells that can change into other types of cells. Embryonic stem cells are able to transform into a wide variety of types of cells, while adult stem cells can become a limited number of types of stem cells. Possible conditions that might benefit from stem cells are diabetes, heart disease, cancer, spinal cord injury, genetic diseases, and more. Testing is still required to deteremine if stem cell treatment would be safe and effective in each of these cases. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how stem cells work, stem cell research, controversy about using embryonic stem cells, and much more.
Medical Reference
Diagnosis & Treatment for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma from the experts at WebMD.
Bone Marrow Transplants and Stem Cell Transplants for Cancer Treatment
Stem cell transplants -- from bone marrow or other sources -- can be an effective treatment for people with certain forms of cancer, such as leukemia and lymphoma. Find out about stem cells transplants and bone marrow transplants in this article from WebMD.
Cord Blood Banking: Deciding About Public or Private Donations
Should you bank your infant's cord blood? Should you use a public or private cord blood bank? WebMD gives you information that may help you decide.
Bone Marrow Transplantation and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation: Questions and Answers
Bone Marrow Transplantation and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation: Questions and Answers
Features
How Far Should We Go?
Few medical or scientific issues have stirred up more controversy in recent years than the idea of using cells and tissue from human embryos in medical research.
Cord Blood Banking: Your Questions Answered
Find answers to common questions parents have about banking their newborn's umbilical cord blood.
Assessing Your Need for Umbilical Cord Blood
Should you store your newborn's umbilical cord blood? Take stock of your family's medical history, then assess your child's ethnic background and other factors.
Abortion Debate Clouds Future of Stem Cell Research
Does stem cell research result in the destruction of life, or is it the harbinger of a lifesaving scientific tool?