Articles on the ethical issues surrounding stem cell research-from The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity. - (Read more)

A summary of recent issues and events related to human embryonic stem cell research, and an extensive collection of links. - (Read more)

StemGen, a module of the HumGen website (www.humgen.umontreal.ca), is a research database of international, regional and national normative instruments concerning the socio-ethical and legal aspects of stem cell research and related therapies. It was created as a free tool for the dissemination of information relevant to policy-making, the goal being to make the information accessible to as many people as possible without geographic or cost barriers.

A unique feature of StemGen is the STEM CELL WORLD MAP, which describes the policy approaches adopted in over 50 countries.

Other important features of StemGen are the LITERATURE and FAQs sections.

Created by 8 European science centers and museums, and presented in nine different languages to explore the science, ethical issues, and laws in different countries, play games and express opinions. - (Read more)

A non-profit organization devoted to the advancement of ethical scientific research in the advancement of regenerative medicine. Endorses the use of embryonic stem cells and somatic cell nuclear trasfer (also known as therapeutic cloning) while opposing cloning. - (Read more)

Links to policy statements and guidelines on federally funded stem cell research provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). - (Read more)

Recent legislative, administrative and judicial actions concerning stem cell research. (June 12, 2002) - (Read more)

Advising the President on ethical issues related to advances in biomedical science and technology