11.   Because stem cells have the potential to develop into more specialized cells ... research may find ways to use stem cells to replace tissue damaged by diabetes.

12.   Experts believe if researchers can learn how to direct stem cells to make specific types of cells then it may be possible to replace diseased tissue with new growth.

13.   He said it is possible that blood stem cells could one day be used to help repair or replace tissue in various organs.

14.   If the technique proves successful, researchers predict that precursor cells for bone could be used to replace tissue lost to cancer, osteoporosis, injury or dental disease.

15.   Scientists said there are cloning techniques that can create stem cells that can be used to replace human tissue destroyed by accident or disease.

16.   Stem cells are found in embryos and umbilical cord blood and may one day be used to fight diseases such as diabetes and cancer by replacing damaged tissue.