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  Medical science took a giant step forward when it declared its capability to store stem cells. Stem cells can be used later on to treat certain diseases if need arises. Along with many western countries, India also has the facility for storage of stem cell and for use of the same for therapy. Scientists are trying their best to maximise the benefit from storage of stem cells. (i) What is the main source of stem cells? (ii) What are the diseases that can be treated by storing stem cells? (iii) What value is shown by the scientists?

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                  (i) The main source of stem cell is the umbilical cord. It is also available in bone marrow. (ii) Stem cell has the capacity to rapidly grow cardiac muscles, nervous tissue and pancreatic cells. It can therefore be used to treat cardiac disorders neurological disorders and pancreatic diseases. Diseases like thalassemia, leukemia etc can also be treated by stem cell. (iii) The scientists have shown the value of love for mankind.                                           (5)