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title: "Stem Cell Therapy: UPSC GS3 Notes | Model Diplomat"
description: "Stem cell therapy uses self-renewing cells to regenerate tissue; covers ICMR regulation, hematopoietic transplants, and ethics for UPSC GS3 biotechnology prep."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Stem cell therapy is the clinical use of undifferentiated cells capable of self-renewal and differentiation to repair, replace, or regenerate damaged tissues and treat disease.
- Is stem cell therapy legal and approved in India?
- What is the difference between embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells?
- How does stem cell therapy differ from gene therapy?
- What is stem cell tourism and why is it a concern?

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