Stem cells: a very short introduction

What are stem cells?

Embryonic stem cells

Personalized pluripotent stem cells

Therapy using pluripotent stem cells

Tissue-specific stem cells

Therapy using tissue-specific stem cells

Expectations: realistic and unrealistic.

What are stem cells?

Embryonic stem cells

Personalized pluripotent stem cells

Potential therapies using pluripotent stem cells

Tissue-specific stem cells

Current therapy with tissue specific stem cells

Realistic and unrealistic expectations.