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specialization : having a unique shape and function
embryonic stem cells : what all researchers want
germ cells : sperm and egg
pluripotent : having the ability to turn into any cell
adult stem cells : stem cell guy
differentation : process of changing into a variety of cells
cell division : reproduction
cell based therapy : curing people that are paralyzed or blind
chemical signal : causes cells to change
genes : DNA
somatic : body cells
in vitro : occurs in a dish
unspecialized : having not changed into a cell type
stem cells : the cell type that all other cells "stem' from
donated : to give
activate : to turn on
embryo : early stage of development
research : to seek out-to discover
niche : pockets
zygote : fertilized egg