Another name for somatic stem cells is adult stem cells.
Somatic stem cells are found in various tissues in the body and are responsible for the maintenance and repair of those tissues. They are termed ‘adult’ stem cells because they can be isolated from adult tissues, distinguishing them from embryonic stem cells, which come from early-stage embryos. Adult stem cells have the ability to differentiate into multiple types of cells within their specific tissue environment, thus playing a crucial role in tissue homeostasis and regeneration.