Studies of stem cells will help in understanding the development and function of organs in mammals. They may also offer a way of treating diseases ranging from liver failure to Parkinson's disease.
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McKay, R. Stem cells — hype and hope. Nature 406, 361–364 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1038/35019186
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