Society: Issues: Science_and_Technology: Biotechnology: Stem_Cell

Society: Issues: Science_and_Technology: Biotechnology: Stem_Cell_Research

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Science: Biology: Biotechnology: Stem Cells (85)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NIH Stem Cell Information: Policy & Guidelines
Links to policy statements and guidelines on federally funded stem cell research provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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 Network
The Stem Cell Network is a Canadian venture that brings together over 50 leading scientists to investigate the potential of stem cells.

Stem Cell News
The latest in stem cell news, information, and issues on one of the hottest topics in bio-tech.

Stem Cell Research
Stem cells as possible building blocks for regenerating tissue of damaged organs.

Stem Cell Research
Articles on the ethical issues surrounding stem cell research-from The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity.

Stem Cell Research Foundation
Supports innovative research into the development of cell therapies.

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.

Background and Legal Issues Related to Stem Cell Research
Recent legislative, administrative and judicial actions concerning stem cell research. (June 12, 2002)

Spinning Stem Cells
Alleges media bias in the coverage of stem cell research. From the National Review, a conservative magazine. (April 22, 2002)

Stem Cell Lawsuit
The Christian Medical Association joins in suing HHS and NIH to stop funding of human embryo research. (March 8, 2001)

National Review - The Truth About Stem Cells
Interview with professor opposed to using embryos, and advocates research done on adult stem cells. (February 26, 2001) XML Feeds:

Christian Newswire: Stem Cell Debate
News about laws, protests, conferences, and other events related to stem cell research. Includes editorials. [RSS]

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