EuroStemCell produced four short films looking at different aspects of stem cell research. 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.
You can also order a DVD of the four films via the University of Edinburgh's online store. Prices start at £8 for a single copy (incl. delivery) with discounts for orders of multiple copies. Buy now.
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?
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
**Read audience feedback and reviews**
Downloads
Download a video podcast of the film via iTunes (in English, French, German or Italian)
Download WMV or Quicktime version of the film (English only) from the website of European Commissioner for Science and Research, Janez Potočnik
Download a transcript (English) of the film in PDF format (118Kb)
Conversations: ethics, science, stem cells
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Human embryonic stem celli 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 readingThe two review articles below, by Kristina Hug, explore 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
 | - This film is only available on DVD - 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. |