What are the similarities between Embryonic and Adult stem cells?

Question: What are the similarities between Embryonic and Adult stem cells?
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Asked by tabbyboo to Emma, James, Jayne, Kara, Sharon on 15 Mar 2011 in Categories: Stem Cells.
- Sharon Sneddon answered on 15 Mar 2011:
  
  Hi Tabbyboo,
  
  The main similarity is that the both have the potential to be used for transplantation to help treat diseases.
  There is some more info on this in the other question you asked about the differences between the two!

Question: What are the similarities between Embryonic and Adult stem cells?