When scientists and doctors are looking to heal wounds and cure diseases, stem cells are a great option because they can repair damage and grow new specialized cells. From the list below, embryonic stem cells would be the best option for healing the widest variety of diseases.

small intestine stem cells embryonic stem cells

skin stem cells bone marrow stem cells

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Embryonic stem cells have the potential to differentiate into any cell type, which makes them a strong option for treating a wide variety of diseases and injuries compared to the more specialized stem cells listed.