Stem cells are the building blocks of life. Every cell in your baby’s body started out as a stem cell before it became their heart, their lungs, and their tiny toes. Find out how much you know about these essential cells.
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When was the first human stem cell isolated?
1780
1817
1881
1998
Bone marrow
Spinal fluid
Placenta tissue
Umbilical cord blood
Yourself
Your baby
Other family members
All of the above
Umbilical stem cells are smaller
Adult stem cells are less likely to be rejected
Umbilical stem cells are less likely to be rejected