Stem cells have the potential to be used to treat and better understand some of the world's most deadly and disabling diseases.

Adult stem cells tend not to form tumors.

Stem cells are probably going to be extremely useful.

So we see stem cells as a new way of approaching these horrifying diseases that devastate the lives of so many people.

Adult stem cells have shown great potential and have effectively helped patients. Another alternative is cord-blood stem cells. These are a neglected resource that could be used to treat a diverse body of people.

There are currently 58 diseases that are being treated using adult stem cells so the issue of stems cells has a positive side, providing the cells are obtained ethically,