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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Stem Cells for Cell Based Therapies

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand why stem cells are sought after for healing human diseases through cell-based therapies in this article and its supporting resources.
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PPT
BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Stem Cell Slide Show

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This ready made stem cell slide presentation contains all the pertinent information needed to give your students a clear understanding of what stem cells are, and the impact they can have on curing diseases.
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Unit Plan
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: What to Do About Stem Cells

For Students 5th - 9th
A resource to help facilitate understanding of stems cells and their uses.
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Handout
BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Embryonic Stem Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource delves into what stem cells are and the types of research they are used in.
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Handout
The Washington Post

Mice Stem Cells Made Without Harm to Embryos

For Students 9th - 10th
Scientists have found that stem cells can be grown without destroying healthy embryos. This article reviews the discovery and comments on it's ethical implications.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health: Potential Uses of Human Stem Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health: What Are the Unique Properties of All Stem Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
Stem cells are unspecialized, stems cells are capable of dividing and renewing themselves for long periods, and stem cells can give rise to specialized cells.
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Website
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Shinya Yamanaka, m.d., ph.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Japanese stem cell researcher Shinya Yamanaka. Few medical discoveries have had the immediate impact that his did. He was able to transform normal human cells into stem cells. This extinguished the raging debate over the...
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Website
National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health: Health Information

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides a comprehensive resource on health issues. Browse hundreds of health topics using the alphabet index or click into health news especially for men, women, seniors, minorities, and...