Stem cell therapy involves the use of stem cells to treat or prevent a disease or condition. Stem cells are unique in that they have the ability to develop into many different cell types in the body during early life and growth. They also serve as a sort of internal repair system, dividing essentially without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person or animal is still alive. This therapy has shown promise in treating a variety of conditions, from cardiovascular diseases to neurodegenerative disorders.
