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Stem Cell Biology and Applications of Stem Cells

Q. and A. with Fred Gage, PhD on stem cells and the generation of new nerve cells in the adult brain (by Annenberg/CPB)

The National Institutes of Health, extensive resource on stem cell research (includes glossary)

Stem Cells and the Future of Regenerative Medicine: Book available from the National Academies Press and accessible on-line

Stem cell research news, a collection of the latest headlines from two perspectives:
- http://www.stemcellresearchnews.com/Stem_Cell_News.htm
- http://www.stemcellresearch.org/

The Promise of Stem Cells (article), San Diego Union Tribune
- Highlights the work of leading stem cell researchers including professor Fred Gage.

How normal embryonic stem cells perform quality control inspections (article), United Press International

The President's Council on Bioethics: Meeting transcripts and council reports

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics: Summary report by the London-based council on the ethical issues of stem cell therapy

American Association for the Advancement of Science policy brief on stem cell research

Howard Hughes Medical Institute summary of stem cell policy in other countries

California Proposition 71: The Stem Cells Initiative: The Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative Home Page

1960 Land Gift May Foreshadow a Stem Cell Research Sequel , San Diego Union Tribune
- Explores the economic benefits of biotechnology and stem cell research to the local community

Cell Biology Basics: "Inside the Cell" reference text by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences

Genetics Basics: Reference text on genetics from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences

The Brain and Nervous System: A 52-page primer on the brain and nervous system by the Society for Neuroscience

Additional Public Resources from the Society for Neuroscience