This video explores the basic scientific and ethical questions surrounding the use of stem cells in medical research.

What are embryonic stem cells? Where do embryonic stem cells come from? Why are embryonic stem cells important? You will find answers to these questions and more on this brief, easily understood, and informative site.

A biography of Japanese stem cell researcher Shinya Yamanaka. Few medical discoveries have had the immediate impact that his did. He was able to transform normal human cells into stem cells. This extinguished the raging debate over the...

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