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Patient Handbook on Stem Cell Therapies
(Appendix I. ISSCR Guidelines for the Clinical Translation of Stem Cells) The Handbook addresses frequently asked questions about clinical therapies using stem cells.

For the Public
Public Symposium at the Annual Meeting on July 7 in Barcelona:
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Stem Cells But Were Afraid to Ask
Learn more.

Stem Cells: Myths, Truths and Possibilities
An informative video by the Gladstone Institute.
Watch the video.


Glossary
Refer to our glossary for definitions of scientific terms.


Answers to commonly asked questions on stem cell science.

Stem Cell Facts
This downloadable brochure provides an introduction to stem cell research and contains a short glossary of commonly used terms. (223KB PDF)

Stem Cell Briefings
Read about advances in stem cell research.

The ISSCR Clinical Translation Guidelines–What They Mean to You

Dr. Olle Lindvall, chair of the Task Force, talks about the relevance of Guidelines for the Clinical Translation of Stem Cells. Watch the video. Read the Guidelines.

Making Sense of Stem Cells
In this informative video ISSCR leaders explain the basics of stem cell research.

Selected Topics
Essays explaining basic concepts in stem cell research, such as adult stem cells, embryonic stem cells, nuclear transfer and more.

Stem Cell Reference
Opinion polls, world stem cell map, California Initiative (U.S.), books and more.
Movies & Images
Videos and images on stem cell research.
International Legislation on hESC Research
View legislation governing human embryonic stem cell research (hESC) and other information on stem cell research worldwide. Or view legislation of hESC research in the United States state-by-state.

The Column
Adult Stem Cell Treatments: Myths and Reality
Dolly the Sheep: What She Taught Us

Ethics
The moral debate about embryonic stem cell research. Read more.

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