(1) Reproductive Genetics Institute, 2825 North Halsted, 60657 Chicago, Illinois, USA;(2) Institute of Cell Biology, Histology and Embryology, Center of Molecular Medicine, Medical University Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria
Abstract:
This review article summarizes historical development of stem cell research, presents current knowledge on the plasticity
potential of both embryonic and adult stem cells and discusses on the future of stem cell based therapies.