Stem cells are a special type of cell in our bodies. They provide new cells for the body as it grows.

Stem cells are commonly used for research and as treatment for certain health conditions. 

• They provide new cells for the body as it grows.
• They also replace specialised body cells if they become damaged or are lost.

Stem cells are being used to study, not treat epilepsy in Australia.

See the image below for different types of body cells that stem cells can change into: