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Jennifer Zenker, Associate Professor, Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute, Monash University

Stem cells sound magical, but they’re not all created equal. Here’s what you need to know

An early stage embryo. Dr Azelle Hawdon, Zenker Lab, Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute

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.

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