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  • Many scientists call them cancer stem cells because, in contrast to most cancer cells, they can self-renew.

    Scientists Target Tumors' Most Resilient Cells Ron Winslow 2010

  • Their unique capacities to divide and self-renew for long periods of time and to differentiate into different types of body cells make them invaluable tools in what is now called

    Cloning Devolder, Katrien 2008

  • That pluripotent ability, and the fact that stem cells self-renew, is the main attraction of stem cells from human embryos.

    Despite Bush Veto, Stem Cell Research Abounds 2006

  • Rental agreements usually run from month to month and self-renew unless terminated by the landlord or tenant.

    Ten Terms To Include In Your Lease Agreement Nolo 2006

  • Scientists say they have a more limited ability than embryonic stem cells to self-renew.

    FAQ: What's Up With Stem Cells? 2005

  • Embryonic stem cells also have an unlimited ability to self-renew.

    FAQ: What's Up With Stem Cells? 2005

  • Because of their ability to generate different types of cells, to multiply and self-renew, scientists hope to harness stem cells to treat a variety of diseases and disorders, including cancer, diabetes and injuries.

    Reuters: Top News 2011

  • Because of their ability to generate different types of cells, to multiply and self-renew, scientists hope to harness stem cells to treat a variety of diseases and disorders, including cancer, diabetes and injuries.

    Reuters: Press Release 2011

  • Because of their ability to generate different types of cells and multiply and self-renew, scientists hope to harness them to treat a variety of diseases and disorders, including cancer and diabetes, and injuries.

    FOXNews.com 2011

  • Because of their ability to generate different types of cells, to multiply and self-renew, scientists hope to harness stem cells to treat a variety of diseases and disorders, including cancer, diabetes and injuries.

    Reuters: Press Release 2011

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