This document discusses stem cell tissue and research. It defines adult stem cells as multipotent cells that can differentiate into a limited number of cell types and function to renew and repair tissues. The document outlines potential benefits of stem cell research, such as using a patient's own stem cells to create transplant tissues and treat diseases like cancer, birth defects, Parkinson's, and heart disease. It also notes that scientists have grown heart valve cells from bone marrow stem cells, representing progress toward creating whole functioning hearts. However, many unanswered questions remain about stem cell types and locations.