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Four short videos about different aspects of stem cell science, stem cell ethics, cell culture and cloning. Use the numbered links below to jump straight to the film you are interested in, read what other people thought in our feedback and reviews page, or take a look at details of film screenings.
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New film... Stem cells revolutions
A new documentary by the creators of A Stem Cell Story is screening in cities across the UK and has just been announced the winner of the Best Documentary award at Vedere la Scienza Festival 2012. The 70-minute documentary charts the history and scientific evolution of stem cell research – from the earliest experiments that first revealed stem cells in the body, to leading current scientific and clinical developments. Discover the 'real science' of stem cell research by joining the film's roadshow for a chance to diiscuss the latest research with a scientist. Visit the Stem Cell Revolutions website for roadshow screening dates and more information about the film.
A stem cell story
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This 15-minute film provides an engaging, accessible and visually stunning introduction to the world of stem cell research. It uses innovative hand-drawn animation, beautiful cell photography and documentary interviews to capture the fascination and complexity of this cutting-edge area of science.
Why not also download our Quick Quiz on the key concepts described in A Stem Cell Story? Or try some of the other follow-up activities available on our Resources page.
Awards and festivals
Best TV/video production, Tromsø Science Media Festival
Best short film, Scinema (Australia)
In competition, Science Film Festival (Bangkok), BaKaFORUM 2007, Vedere la Scienza
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Downloads
Download a transcript (English) of the film in PDF format (118Kb)
Conversations: ethics, science, stem cells
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Human embryonic stem cell lines are generated from blastocysts - early human embryos. But what are blastocysts, and when does personhood begin? What justifies research? Doctors, scientists, ethicists, theologians and a patient bring their different points of view, in this thought-provoking exploration of the ethical issues surrounding stem cell research. Awards and festivalsIn competition, Science Film Festival (Bangkok) Further readingEuroStemCell fact sheets on: Review articles by Kristina Hug, exploring in more depth some of the issues raised in the "Conversations..." film. These articles were written as part of a project and workshop series on ethical and societal issues related to stem cell research for the original EuroStemCell.
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Cell culture
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| This six-minute film takes a closer look at how and why scientists grow stem cells in the lab. With the same visual style that makes A Stem Cell Story so appealing, this film's mix of timelapse photography, live action and hand-drawn animation transports viewers into the cell culture lab. Ideal for senior biology classes. | |||||||||
Dolly and beyond
How was Dolly the sheep made? Are there different kinds of cloning? What are their implications? Scientists, doctors and philosophers address these questions with particular emphasis on the ethics of cloning. |
