National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health: What Are Embryonic Stem Cells?
What stages of early embryonic development are important for generating embryonic stem cells? How are embryonic stem cells grown in the laboratory? What laboratory tests are used to identify embryonic stem cells? Article addresses these...
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health: Potential Uses of Human Stem Cells
Stem cell therapy holds a great deal of promise, but years of intensive research are needed to develop their full potential. This informative site looks at the possibilities and challenges related to the potential uses of stem cells.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: About Stem Cells
What are embryonic stem cells? Where do embryonic stem cells come from? Why are embryonic stem cells important? You will find answers to these questions and more on this brief, easily understood, and informative site.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Embryonic Stem Cells
This resource delves into what stem cells are and the types of research they are used in.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Never Say Die: How to Make a Nose
Investigate breakthroughs in stem cell research, and explore the structure and function of a DNA molecule. Create a model of a DNA from tagboard.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Stem Cell Therapies Today
Several stem cell therapies are routinely used to treat diseases today. Find out about the different kinds of therapies used and the types of health problems they are useful in treating.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Progenitor Cells vs. Stem Cells: Roles and Functions
Explains what progenitor and stem cells are and presents a chart showing their major differences, as well as a list of their scientific applications.
Curated OER
Microscopic Photo of Green Stem Cells.
The buzz word "stem cells" are scientifically defined and the differences between stem cells and other cells explained in this "Everyday Mystery".