Stem Cell Bioethics

A presentation which concentrates on the development of the blastocyst and embryo after fertilization. Topics begin with the scientific names and processes at each stage and then develop into an explanation of embryonic and somatic stem...

Almost every cell in the body has a special job. Part of the Fuse School Genetics playlist, the video discusses the few unspecialized cells, called stem cells. It explains where they are found, what they do, and why they raise ethical...

A multi-faceted lesson immerses AP biologists into the world of the stem cell. Using PowerPoint presentations, you introduce your class to diabetes and the possibility of finding cures through stem cell research. Online animations and...

A video explaining embryonic and somatic stem cells by overviewing early development of an embryo. Also discussed is the reasons why embryonic stem cell research can be controversially. [19:54]

Students learn about stem cells, and how these cells are used in medical research and treatments. Find out scientific facts, read several case studies, and participate in a group debate activity to explore the ethics of this topic. A...

This essay from NOVA: "Life's Greatest Miracle" explores the debate over the use of embryonic stem cells in scientific research.

Did you realize cells become restricted in the types of cells they produce as embryos develop? Stem cells might become anything, but late state cells can only become the specialized cell based on their locations. A captivating video does...

An overview of the early development of a zygote to an embryo. Understand embryonic and somatic stem cells. [19:55]

An overview of early development of a zygote to an embryo. Embryonic and somatic stem cells. [19:55]

A video showing the development of human embryonic cells. Learn how cells specialize from stem cells to produce all the tissues of the body. [2:18]