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Stem Cell Research

Legal Issues related to stem cells and tissue/organ cloning.

Sites in Stem Cell Research

Harvesting the Unborn: The Ethics of Embryo Stem Cell Research
Argues that funding research that deliberately destroys an embryo is a moral wrong and unnecessary. From Stand to Reason, a conservative Christian organization.
Do No Harm - The Coalition of Americans for Research Ethics
Dedicated to the promotion of scientific research and health care which does no harm to human life. Opposes research on embryos.
National Review - The Truth About Stem Cells
Interview with professor opposed to using embryos, and advocates research done on adult stem cells.
Washington Post - Nobel Laureates Back Stem Cell Research
Group of 80 recipients sends letter asking President Bush not to block U.S. funding for studies.
Stem Cell Lawsuit
The Christian Medical Association joins in suing HHS and NIH to stop funding of human embryo research.
Fetal Tissue and Embryo Stem Cell Research
A conservative Christian's argument against stem cell research on human embryos.
Stem Cell Debate
Presentation from CNN covers the pros and cons of the stem cell debate from the ethical, political, and scientific points of view.
Stem Cell Research
Stem cells as possible building blocks for regenerating tissue of damaged organs.
Stem Cell Research Foundation
Supports innovative research into the development of cell therapies.
AAAS Policy Brief: Stem Cell Research
A summary of recent issues and events related to human embryonic stem cell research, and an extensive collection of links.
CBC News: Stem Cells
Includes facts, news reports and videos on stem cells.
Spinning Stem Cells
Alleges media bias in the coverage of stem cell research. From the National Review, a conservative magazine.
National Institutes of Health Guidelines for Research Using Human Pluripotent Stem Cells
A formal guidelines for stem cell research provided by the National Institute of Health (NIH).
Stem Cell Network
The Stem Cell Network is a Canadian venture that brings together over 50 leading scientists to investigate the potential of stem cells.
Hair Loss and Hair Stem Cells Storage Explained
Hair loss research site criticize storage of hair after haircut as a source of hair stem cells for future hair cloning. Fraud hair loss treatment.
Background and Legal Issues Related to Stem Cell Research
Recent legislative, administrative and judicial actions concerning stem cell research.
BBC News - UK to Extend Embryo Research
Parliament votes to allow controversial embryo research that will also involve limited human cloning, a move attacked by conservative groups.
StemCellsNow.org
Sign a petition supporting stem cell research. Also includes news and information regarding stem cells.
Cures Now
A non-profit organization devoted to the advancement of ethical scientific research in the advancement of regenerative medicine. Endorses the use of embryonic stem cells and somatic cell nuclear trasfer (also known as therapeutic cloning) while opposing cloning.
Bionet
Created by 8 European science centers and museums, and presented in nine different languages to explore the science, ethical issues, and laws in different countries, play games and express opinions.
The Catholic Church and Stem Cell Research
Explains why the Catholic Church is against stem cell research and the destruction of human embryos, and why stem cell research is related to abortion and assisted suicide.
Stem Cell Research
Articles on the ethical issues surrounding stem cell research-from The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity.
Stem Cells in Biomedicine... with a Flavor of Bioethics
An introduction to stem cell research from both a biomedical and bioethic point of view.
EpiStem - epithelial stem cell experts
An independent contract research company providing pre-clinical research services to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Texans for Advancement of Medical Research (TAMR)
An organization of scientists, physicians, ethicists, leading health groups, and individuals who support biomedical research in Regenerative Medicine for the express purpose of curing diseases and alleviating suffering.
International Stem Cell Forum
Information on the forum’s activities (including stem cell characterisation, ethics, IPR), and stem cell news from members (including events, training, funding); plus resources for scientists, and stem cell research background.

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