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

Recent legislative, administrative and judicial actions concerning stem cell research.

Parliament votes to allow controversial embryo research that will also involve limited human cloning, a move attacked by conservative groups.

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.

Includes facts, news reports and videos on stem cells.

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.

Dedicated to the promotion of scientific research and health care which does no harm to human life. Opposes research on embryos.

An independent contract research company providing pre-clinical research services to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

A conservative Christian's argument against stem cell research on human embryos.

Hair loss research site criticize storage of hair after haircut as a source of hair stem cells for future hair cloning. Fraud hair loss treatment.

Argues that funding research that deliberately destroys an embryo is a moral wrong and unnecessary. From Stand to Reason, a conservative Christian organization.

Information on the forum?s activities (including stem cell characterisation, ethics, IPR), and stem cell news from members (including events, training, funding); plus resources for scientists, and stem cell research background.

Interview with professor opposed to using embryos, and advocates research done on adult stem cells.

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

Alleges media bias in the coverage of stem cell research. From the National Review, a conservative magazine.

Presentation from CNN covers the pros and cons of the stem cell debate from the ethical, political, and scientific points of view.

The Christian Medical Association joins in suing HHS and NIH to stop funding of human embryo research.

The Stem Cell Network is a Canadian venture that brings together over 50 leading scientists to investigate the potential of stem cells.

Stem cells as possible building blocks for regenerating tissue of damaged organs.

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

Supports innovative research into the development of cell therapies.

An introduction to stem cell research from both a biomedical and bioethic point of view.

Sign a petition supporting stem cell research. Also includes news and information regarding stem cells.

An organization of scientists, physicians, ethicists, leading health groups, and individuals who support biomedical research in Regenerative Medicine for the express purpose of curing diseases and alleviating suffering.

Explains why the Catholic Church is against stem cell research and the destruction of human embryos, and why stem cell research is related to abortion and assisted suicide.

Group of 80 recipients sends letter asking President Bush not to block U.S. funding for studies.