Other Resources
Please scroll down to view many different resource topics or simply click on the links below to be immediately taken to a specific area:
General Information
Stem Cell Basics
Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT) Basics
Information for Scientists
Embryonic Stem Cell Policy
Ethics of Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Scientific and Professional Organizations
Advocacy Groups
Tools for Educators and Advocates
Additional Resources
General Information
NIH Stem Cell Information
Excellent and fairly comprehensive resource on both adult and embryonic stem cells maintained by the National Institutes of Health. Includes: information for researchers and the general public: a stem cell primer; FAQ; information on recent scientific advances; federal policies; and funding or training opportunities for researchers.
AAAS Policy Brief: Stem Cell Research
Includes a discussion of the history and basics of stem cell science, as well as development of the policy and ethical debate.
Under the Microscope: Stem Cell Research
Assembled by the National Academy of Sciences. In addition to links to National Academies’ reports, this site includes a quiz to test your stem cell knowledge and a great deal of information on the science, policy and ethics of stem cell research.
Stem Cell Basics
Stem Cell Basics
National Institutes of Health; also includes links to more detailed discussions of the science of stem cells.
Stem Cell Research 101
This website from the University of Kansas Medical Center includes lots of basic information about stem cells, as well as tools for scientists, educators, legislators and advocates.
Stem Cells Clearly Explained
Short, very concise information about what stem cells are with illustrative diagrams.
Quick Primer on Stem Cell Research
From the Whitehead Institute, a nicely illustrated short primer.
Regentech Stem Cell Primer
An easy to understand basic explanation of both adult and embryonic stem cells.
Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT) Basics
FASEB Statements The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology opposed the use of somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) for the purposes of human reproductive cloning. However, FASEB feels that SCNT is an important technology for the creation of embryonic stem cells that can help us better understand basic biology and treat medical conditions.
Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer
Information for the general public from the Roslin Institute, where Dolly, the first cloned mammal, was created. Includes links to the latest scientific advances in this field.
Cloning Fact Sheet
From the Human Genome Project, this site explains what the term ‘cloning’ means to scientists, the status of various cloning technologies, and discusses the ethical and policy debate.
Cloning of DNA, Reproductive Cloning and Therapeutic Cloning to Produce Stem Cells
An illustrated fact sheet explaining the difference and utility of various cloning technologies, and their application to human health and animal agriculture. Produced by the Australian Centre for Genetic Education.
Information for Scientists
National Institutes of Health Stem Cell Resources
This site contains up to date information on funding opportunities, research policy and guidelines, and training programs, as well as information about the NIH stem cell bank.
Human Stem Cell Training Courses
This site is maintained and updated by the ISSCR.
Stem Cell Resources for Scientists
A fairly comprehensive list from the International Society for Stem Cell Research which includes job sites, meeting information, info on stem cell lines, funding sources and more.
Embryonic Stem Cell Policy
Seven Year Itch: Embryonic Stem Cell Policy
Powerpoint presentation by FASEB Office of Public Affairs staff member, Carrie Wolinetz, Ph.D.
AAAS Policy Brief: Stem Cells
Gives an overview of the development of embryonic stem cell policy, from discovery in 1998 up through 2004, including links to legislation, speeches by policymakers, and Congressional hearings.
World Stem Cell Map
An illustration of worldwide policies on embryonic stem cell research and SCNT. From the University of Minnesota Medical School.
NIH’s Role in Federal Policy
A concise explanation of the role played by the agency in carrying out the President’s directive on embryonic stem cell research.
Stem Cell: Policies and Players
A good (although not always up to date) overview of the stem cell policy scene on the state, federal and international level from the Genome News Network.
State Embryonic and Fetal Research Laws
A table of the most recent laws and initiatives at the state level on embryonic stem cell research and SCNT, maintained by the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Pending Legislation
Ethics of Stem Cell Research
President’s Council on Bioethics
The PCB advises the President on ethical issues related to advances biomedical sciences and technology. They have produced a number of reports and papers on stem cells, SCNT and related technologies.
National Bioethics Advisory Commission (NBAC)
This site has archived reports (including Ethical Issues in Human Stem Cell Research, 1999) from the National Bioethics Advisory Commission, whose charter expired in October 2001.
The Ethics of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
The International Society for Stem Cell Research provides this information as a public service to those wishing to discuss stem cell ethics.
The Ethics of Human Cloning and Stem Cell Research
A report from a meeting of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University which was looking at state level regulation of stem cell research.
Ethics of Stem Cell Research
A Canadian website listing a variety of academic resources related to discussions of the ethical implications of stem cell research.
Scientific and Professional Organizations
Society for Developmental Biology
This FASEB member society is dedicated to advancement of the field of developmental biology. Site includes position statements on stem cell and SCNT technology.
Society for the Study of Reproduction
FASEB member association of scientists and physicians interested in research in reproduction. Site includes position statements on stem cell and SCNT technology.
International Society for Stem Cell Research
Professional scientific society of stem cell researchers. Their website includes a great variety of information aimed at both scientists and the general public, as well as information for the media, including the most up to date scientific information on stem cells.
American Society for Cell Biology
A professional society whose purpose is to promote and develop the field of cell biology. ASCB has been quite active in stem cell and SCNT policy.
American Association for the Advancement of Science An international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
FAQs about cloning, stem cell research, and ASRM's position on the issues.
National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
The National Academy of Sciences was created by the federal government to be an adviser on scientific and technological matters. Provides a report entitled Stem Cells and the Future of Regenerative Medicine and information on stem cell issues.
Biotechnology Industry Organization
A coalition of large and small biotechnology research organizations, BIO has position statements on stem cell research and SCNT.
Advocacy Groups
Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research
A coalition of patient advocacy, physician and research organization, CAMR is a leading advocate for stem cell research. Their site provides up to date news and legislative information, as well as tools for stem cell advocates.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Information on using stem cells to restore normal blood sugar, plus information on recent research and policy.
Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation
Funds research on treatments for central nervous system disorders and works to improve the lives of people with disabilities through a grants program, paralysis resource center, and advocacy efforts. Site includes an advocacy toolkit, legislative information, and a host of basic info on stem cells / SCNT.
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Dedicated to ensuring the development of a cure for Parkinson's disease within this decade through an aggressively funded research agenda.
Tools for Educators and Advocates
Additional Resources
While FASEB hopes you find the above resources useful, they are by no means comprehensive. You may also wish to look at the resources assembled by these other organizations:
National Institutes of Health
American Association for the Advancement of Science
International Society for Stem Cell Research
Coalition for the Advancement of Stem Cell Research