Stem cells sound magical, but theyre not all created equal. Heres what you need to know

Melbourne, Oct 28 (The Conversation) Most people have heard of stem cells. They are often described as miracle cells ones that can grow into any other type of cell in our bodies, promising revolutionary medical treatments. However, not all stem cells are the same, and not all of them can become treatments equally well. To appreciate what stem cells actually do and cant do we need to understand their different types. Each comes with its own strengths, limitations, and challenges. Stem cells already save lives in Australia and worldwide. But if we want them to help more people,