Stem Cell Technology

One of the most important cellular technologies is stem cell technology.

What Are Stem Cells?

Stem cells are special cells that can turn into many different types of cells (like nerve cells, heart cells, or muscle cells). They are like the body's raw materials.

How It Works:

Scientists can grow stem cells in a lab and guide them to become specific cell types. This is useful for:

• Repairing damaged tissues (in heart disease or spinal cord injuries) 
  
• Studying genetic diseases in a lab model

Why Are Cellular Technologies Important?

• Help understand diseases at the cellular level
• Allow for custom treatments, like using a patient’s own cells
• Support clean biomanufacturing (growing lab-made meat or vaccines)
• Drive innovation in biotechnology and personalized medicine

Cellular technologies are tools that help scientists explore, control, and use living cells. They are key to modern science, medicine, and biotechnology—and their impact is growing every year.