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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.

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.

Making Sense of Stem Cells
In this informative video ISSCR leaders explain the basics of stem cell research. Chapters are available for progressive streaming as Windows Media Video (wmv) files.

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.

The Column
Adult Stem Cell Treatments: Myths and Reality

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

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