1) How Stem Cells Work
Nearly everyone has heard about stem cells and stem cell research. The 2004 presidential debate brought this issue to the forefront of attention in America. Do you know the basics of stem cells? This web site will teach you what exactly stem cells are and what they are used for. Read about the four types of stem cells. Learn ways that scientists have discovered to use stem cells to help people with health problems. Find a ton of great links on the subject.
Topic: Cells, Medicine
URL: http://health.howstuffworks.com/question621.htm/printable
2) Stem Cells: What is Legal?
The controversy over using stem cells from human embryos exists around the world. Is it right to use human embryos to cure diseases instead of creating babies? Lawmakers, scientists, bio-ethicists, and others debate whether embryos should be allowed to be used in medical research, whether it is ethical to produce embryos just for such research, whether embryos should be used to produce stem cells, and whether cloning is ethical. Investigate the laws that exist in the United Kingdom, Denmark,...
Topic: Stem cells--Research--Law and legislation
URL: http://www.bionetonline.org/English/Content/sc_leg1.htm
3) What Are Some Different Types of Stem Cells
The human body is constantly working to develop, maintain and even repair itself. Through stem cells, our body is able to continue its building process. Through this highly interactive site, you will gain a deep understanding of the different ways stem cells assist our body. View early embryonic, blastocyst, fetal, umbilical cord, and adult stem cells in action as each step in the process is clearly defined. You will even have the opportunity to test your knowledge with a quiz at the end of...
Topic: Stem cell research, Stem cells, Stem cells--Research
URL: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/stemcells/sctypes/
4) Research Ethics and Stem Cells
The current research being conducted with stem cells shows many promising results and implications for treatments and cures of many diseases and medical conditions affecting people today. However, with this research comes great controversy. It is important to understand what stem cells are, along with the types of stem cells being used, in order to formulate your own opinion. Here you will find a huge resource of information pertaining to stem cells and the ethical issues and policies...
Topic: Science--Moral and ethical aspects, Stem cell research, Stem cells, Stem cells--Research, Stem cells--Research--Law and legislation
URL: http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/ethics.asp
5) Stem Cell Research Bill Sparks Debate
Investigate the debate of government funding for stem cell research. While stem cell research could help find cures for diseases and injuries, it destroys human embryos to create the stem cells. Although the House of Representatives approved a bill allowing such research, President Bush vowed to veto it. Discover how in-vitro fertilization has resulted in 500,000 babies in the past three decades, but questions remain over the ethics of research using the leftover embryos from the procedure...
Topic: Stem cells--Research--Law and legislation
URL: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/jan-june05/stemcell_5-30.html
6) Cloning Stem Cells???
Should cloning be allowed for stem cell research? Isn't it illegal to create or destroy embryos for medical research? Gain a greater understanding of the potential of stem cell research and the legal and ethical dilemmas that surround such research. Take a step-by-step look at the cloning process, be able to define stem cells, and look at alternatives to cloning for developing stem cells. While federal funding fuels billions of dollars of experimental research in the United States, it is...
Topic: Cloning, Stem cell research, Stem cells--Research
URL: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3209/04.html
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