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 Embryonic stem cells (ES cells or ESCs) are pluripotent stem cells that are derived from a blastocyst 's internal cell mass, an early stage pre-implantation embryo. Human embryos enter the blastocyst stage 4–5 days after fertilization, at which time 50–150 cells are produced. Isolating the embryoblast, or internal cell mass, leads to the removal of the blastocyst, a procedure that poses ethical concerns, including whether or not pre-implantation embryos would have the same moral standards as post-implantation embryos. Currently, researchers are focused extensively on the therapeutic potential of embryonic stem cells, with medicinal use being the goal for several laboratories. Potential applications include diabetic treatment and heart disease.    

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