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May 2023
1h 19m

Stem Cell Biology (CELLS MAKING CELLS) w...

ALIE WARD
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How do our bodies build our bodies? What does a stem cell look like? How do they know what to do? What diseases could stem cells cure? And why is Canada such a hot place for research? Dr. Samantha Yammine – known by many as Science Sam – is a stem cell biologist and science communicator and takes us back to the discovery of stem cells, chats ethical question ... Show More
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