Resources
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NIH Guidelines for Stem Cell Research
| July 16, 2009
In July of 2009, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released its guidelines for federal funding of embryonic stem cell research in the United States. While these guidelines prevent funding for some of the most promising research taking place, they are a start. Read the complete guidelines here! -
Stem Cell Timeline
| July 16, 2009
An interactive history of the stem cell field, spanning years 1981 through 2006. -
Most Americans Back Research Using Stem Cells, Poll Shows
Wall Street Journal Online | June 07, 2005
Most Americans, regardless of party identification or religious affiliation, believe stem-cell research should be allowed, according to a Wall Street Journal Online/Harris Interactive health-care poll. -
Stem Cell Policy: World Stem Cell Map
Minnesota Biomedical and Bioscience Network
Countries with a permissive or flexible policy on embryonic stem cell research -
Stem Cell Research Informational Slide Show
| October 08, 2008
The Brooke Ellison Project has created and assembled a PowerPoint slide show, incorporating basic facts and data on the research. Download the slide show here! -
Perspective: The Stem-Cell Debate
New England Journal of Medicine | July 15, 2004
The editors asked two members of the President’s Council on Bioethics to address two questions: Should the federal government of the United States provide funding for human embryonic stem cell research? If it does not provide such funding but effective stem-cell–based therapies are developed elsewhere, should their use be allowed in the United States? -
Stem Cell Tracker
| July 21, 2009
An up-to-date record of the stem cell industry's ongoing advancements.