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Which is an example of how stem cells are currently being used?
for generating healthy cells to form replacement organs like brains
for directing differentiation to treat diabetes and arthritis
for testing for possible side effects of a new cancer medication
for curing heart disease by regenerating damaged heart tissue
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for testing for possible side effects of a new cancer medication
Explanation: stem-cell–derived cells (e.g., cardiomyocytes or hepatocytes from iPSCs) are already used to screen drugs for toxicity. Applications like generating whole replacement organs or curing heart disease remain experimental; directing differentiation to treat diabetes/arthritis is under development and in trials but less broadly established.
Explanation: stem-cell–derived cells (e.g., cardiomyocytes or hepatocytes from iPSCs) are already used to screen drugs for toxicity. Applications like generating whole replacement organs or curing heart disease remain experimental; directing differentiation to treat diabetes/arthritis is under development and in trials but less broadly established.
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