This six chapter Stem Cell Teachers’ Kit developed by the Australian Stem Cell Centre covers topics ranging from cell differentiation and gene signalling to the ethical considerations.

The...leggi tutto

At many research centres including REMEDI, doctors and scientists are trying to understand how to treat different illnesses using medical therapies which combine living cells and genes.  But...leggi tutto

Animations on how embryonic stem cells are made, cloning and other topics. Some can be watched online or downloaded, others only watched online. Also has library of online...leggi tutto

Australian website with a host of short clips (a few minutes each) on stem cells, their use and ethical issues. Clips vary in level of difficulty. Website includes links to factsheets for schools...leggi tutto

10 mins - Introduction to types of stem cells. Suitable as an introduction for teachers, and possibly for more able S4+ students. Has to be watched online, cannot be downloaded. Winner of the...leggi tutto

A short activity using a real newspaper article to consolidate learning about stem cells and their potential therapeutic value. The news article focuses on stem cell research relating to Parkinson...leggi tutto

Decision: Donation—A School Program That Gives the Gift of Life was created in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services'  vision of a...leggi tutto

A dialogue-based event about the real issues in stem cell research. Can iPS cells – ‘hot stuff’ for researchers as one of the most recent major breakthroughs in stem cell science – be used to...leggi tutto

What is a stem cell? What is the difference between "adult", "embyonic" and "induced pluripotent" stem cells? Three films in German language provided by the Stem Cell Network North Rhine...leggi tutto