What are the different types of stem cells?

Stem cells are the foundation for every organ and tissue in our body. All stem cells can  make copies of themselves to product new cells. And  they are able to develop into many different cell types. The three main types of stem cells are embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells.

• Embryonic stem cells: supply new cells for an embryo. They are pluripotent and can form cells ranging from muscle to nerve to blood—potentially any cell type that makes up the body.
• Adult stem cells: also known as somatic stem cells, are found throughout the body. They divide to generate replacements for dying cells and damaged tissues. They have mainly been studied in humans and model organisms such as mice and rats.
• Induced pluripotent stem cells: also known as  iPS cells, are made in the lab by taking tissue-specific cells, such as skin cells or blood cells and converting them into cells that behave like embryonic stem cells.