Our heart has a very important biological function within our body. The heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout our bodies, which allows other organs to function properly.  Learn...lire la suite

This article puts forward the current theory that there are cancer stem cells in much the same way as there are other stem cells. The article could make a good basis for a general discussion of...lire la suite

In this activity, students learn how cell specialization takes place in vertebrate embryos. They begin by exploring a gallery of different kinds of specialized cells. They also explore how...lire la suite

Scienza Attiva è un progetto innovativo di diffusione della cultura scientifica trasversale a tutte le discipline dedicato alle Scuole secondarie di II grado....lire la suite

Students learn about new techniques scientists have devised to derive embryonic stem cells in mice. They then work in groups to explore and report on different types of stem cells used in...lire la suite

In this classroom-practice video created for Teachers' Domain Professional Development, high school teacher Cherilee Lewis leads a classroom discussion on bioethics. Students present and discuss a...lire la suite

Edheads provides free, educational online games focused on science, math, and critical thinking.  Visit the website and 'Choose an Activity'.  The three stem cell activities include:...lire la suite

Through this game, players should be able to:

a. define the term stem cell

b. explain the term differentiation

c. define how stem cells are cultured and discuss the potential...lire la suite

This popular booklet has been revised to include up-to-date science together with consideration of the legal and ethical issues of research using stem cells.

Designed primarily for post-...lire la suite