There are several types of stem cells.
- Embryonic Stem Cells: Derived from embryos and have the ability to develop into any cell type in the body.
- Adult Stem Cells: Found in various tissues and help maintain and repair the tissue in which they are found.
- Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs): Adult cells that have been reprogrammed to behave like embryonic stem cells.
- Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs): Found in bone marrow, fat, and other tissues, commonly used in regenerative medicine.