Biotechnological potential of stem cells

Stem cells hold the potential for manifold applications in biotechnology based next generation therapeutics Scientists are trying to formulate better and more personalized treatment modalities against some seemingly irremediable diseases by harnessing body rsquo s own stem cells and stem cell niche Advancement of fundamental research techniques like tissue biomechanics along with continuous emergence of cutting edge technologies like D printing microfluidic platforms etc lead to a flood of stem cell based applications in clinical practice The pros and cons of stem cell therapy in routine healthcare practices must be critically appreciated in order to fetch its benefits to the mankind This review is meant for discussing some recent breakthroughs and future aspects of stem cell biology