You may investigate further using the resources shown below. We update this regularly so you may make an informed decision on your condition and its treatment.
http://www.explorestemcells.co.uk/
Expert advice on stem cells (for beginners)
http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics
This document covers basic information about stem cells and is presented by the National Institute of Health.
http://www.isscr.org
The International Society for Stem Cell Research is an independent, nonprofit organization formed in 2002 to foster the exchange of information on stem cell research.
http://www.isscr.org/science/faq.htm
The International Society for Stem Cell Research FAQ section. An excellent source for the answers to common questions
http://www.stemcellnetwork.ca
The Stem Cell Network is a bold venture for Canada that brings together more than 70 leading scientists, clinicians, engineers, and ethicists, with the mandate to investigate the immense therapeutic potential of stem cells for the treatment of diseases currently incurable by conventional approaches.
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu
The University of Utah Genetic Science Learning Centre. Look for the stem cell link.
http://www.stemcellresearchfoundation.org
The Stem Cell Research Foundation (SCRF) supports innovative basic and clinical research in the emerging and critical area of stem cell therapy. Adult cells altered to have properties of embryonic stem cells. In late 2007 two groups of researchers reported they had created stem cells from skin cells in laboratory studies. By altering the DNA in fibroblasts, researchers were able to reprogram the cells to act similarly to embryonic stem cells. This technique of altering adult cells involves processes that are safe for use in people. These are called induced Pluripotent Stem Cells and although in the very early stages of research, may become a very important type of stem cell.
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4. A joint effort led by stem cell biologist Evan Y. Snyder, M.D., Ph.D., of The Burnham Institute, and Samia J. Khoury, M.D., of Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Womens Hospital, http://www.burnham.org
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