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General Information on Stem CellsThe following Web sites offer comprehensive stem cell information: The Australian Stem Cell Centre What are stem cells? Types of stem cells? Embryonic stem cells, Embryonic germ cells, Cord blood stem cells, Adult stem cells - what is the potential? Research in Australia, The stem cell debate, FAQs, Glossary, and Patient Information. Read More Biotechnology Online Biotechnology Australia, established in 1999, partners five departments of the Australian Government. This downloadable fact sheet addresses stem cell research and potential applications in Australia. Read More EuroStemCell European Consortium of Stem Cell Research provides a plethora of stem cell information including award winning movies, science of stem cells, European legislation, research, ethics, and FAQs. Read More ExploreStemCells Web site written by professional journalists and experts that offers a reference point on understanding stem cell research and treatments. The site discusses stem cell topics in layman's terms. Read More Read More Harvard Stem Cell Institute A scientific collaborative established to fulfill the promise of stem cell biology as the basis for cures and treatments for a wide range of chronic medical conditions. Read More Institute for Stem Cell Research ISCR is a centre for multidisciplinary research in mammalian stem cell biology and a partnership between The Medical Research Council and The University of Edinburgh. Their FAQ's provide an introduction to stem cells, clinical trials for stem cell therapy, neurological disorders, heart disease, diabetes, muscular dystrophy, stem cells and the law, umbilical cord blood, cloning and information for students. Read More International Stem Cell Forum The ISCF encourages international collaboration and funding support for stem cell research. Science of stem cells, key achievements, FAQ's, useful links and policy on stem cell research are found on this ISCF site. Read More MEDLINE PLUS: Service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the NIH Latest news, overviews, specific conditions, financial issues, newsletters, clinical trials, research, journal articles, glossaries, directories, organizations, law and policy, statistics, also available in Chinese. Read More National Academies of Science Six online books on various aspects of stem cell science and regenerative medicine. Read More National Stem Cell Bank NSCB was established in September 2005 to acquire, characterize and distribute the 21 human embryonic stem cell lines and their sub-clones for use in federally funded research programs. Read More National Institutes of Health What are stem cells? What are the similarities and differences between embryonic and adult stem cells? What are the potential uses of human stem cells? Can they cure disease? Are there ethical issues? Read More The Royal Society Provides advice to policy-makers on some of the scientific, medical, legal and ethical aspects of stem cells and cloning. Read More Stem Cell Network - Canada About stem cells, research, news and media, featured stories, comprehensive listing of terminology, timelines, definitions and reference materials relating to the stem cell research industry and much more. Read More Stem Cells at the University of Utah What is a stem cell? Different types of stem cells, global stem cell research, stem cell therapies, cell therapies today and the future, current issues. Read More Tell Me About Stem Cells This site was organized by Scientific Contributors from The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Whitehead Institute and Harvard Medical School. It is an introductory site that provides Stem Cell Basics, The Impact of Stem Cells, Questions & Answers, Political Viewpoints and How to Get Involved. Read More The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey This web portal provides educational materials and research resources related to stem cell biology and its application to the field of regenerative medicine. The site was developed by the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) of the UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (Newark) under the supervision of Dr. Pranela Rameshwar. Read More University of Michigan Stem Cell basics, tutorials, links, multimedia, primers, policy and research. Read More University of Minnesota The Stem Cell Institute was established at U of M to further understanding of the potential of stem cells to improve human and animal health. Select Stem Cell 101 from the left menu bar for information about types of stem cells and Research for what is being studied at the institute. Read More Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research Research news, videos, podcasts, fact sheets, newsletters. Stem Cell NewsWatch - a monthly email summarizing pertinent stem cell articles. Read More The Why Files Guide to Stem Cells A stem cell primer from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Read More Yahoo News Full Coverage: Stem Cell Research Off the wire, news stories, feature articles, opinion and editorials, audio, visuals and related sites on stem cells. Read More Back to Top |
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