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The Amoeba Sisters: How Cells Become Specialized

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Cartoon of a purple amoeba holding a paintbrush and gesturing toward a chalkboard that reads, "How Cells Specialize." And in parentheses below, "Featuring Stem Cells." Pink amoeba smiles and gestures toward chalkboard on opposite side.

How do cells in the body differentiate into other types of cells? Explore cell specialization featuring stem cells and their role in cell differentiation. Part of "The Amoeba Sisters" series. Please note this title contains discussions on sexual reproduction.

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Runtime: 7 minutes 46 seconds

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