Friday, 12 January 2018

Potential versus Actualization

What is the difference between a cancer stem cell and stemness in cancer. Actually a lot. A cancer stem cell is a cell with a realized/actualized potential, while stemness is determined by unrealized potential. Its like a tree versus a seed. The plant is an intermediate stage. So a change from unrealized potential to actualizations passes through different stages of growth.

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