In a National Public Radio 'All Things Considered'  5 minute segment, listen to the story of two women losing their sight to progressive forms of blindness.  They may have regained some...leggi tutto

Lo studio delle  cellule staminali ha portato ad alcune terapie e a una conoscenza più profonda sulla formazione dei tessuti del nostro organismo, ma anche a false promesse pericolose per i...leggi tutto

This story, in comic book form, provides a realistic and accurate introduction to the complex process of developing best practice clinical stem cell-based treatments, in an interesting and...leggi tutto

Putting things in order of importance and showing the reasons for the order is a way to apply theoretical knowledge. Done as a group, this exercise also explores the concerns and priorities of...leggi tutto

Stem cells are the source, or “stem,” for all of the specialized cells that form our organs and tissues. There are many kinds of stem cells, but two types have made frequent appearances in the...leggi tutto

An overview of the human mammary gland with a focus on the role of breast stem cells during pregnancy. The primary function of the mammary gland is to produce milk to nourish young offspring....leggi tutto

The embryonic stem cell debate generates strong and emotive knowledge issues, which is evidenced by the fact that the case was passed all the way up to the European Court of Justice.  With...leggi tutto

Links to websites offering collections of teaching resources, including educational material on stem cells.

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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...leggi tutto