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| ACI
- células estaminales |
This page, entitled
"All you need to know about stem cells", explains in simple
terms what stem cells are, where they are found and their
potential uses in medicine. |
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| Arrakis |
This site, produced
by a Spanish teaching unit, explains the basics of molecular
biology for students. It provides a simple introduction
to many of the techniques and ideas involved and explains
the use of stem cells for cloning. However, it provides
little information about the possible medical uses of
stem cells and its consideration of ethical issues is
somewhat limited. |
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| BBC
News - Embryo clone prompts debate |
News article
from BBC News of 26 November 2001 following the announcement
by a US research company that it has produced the first
human embryo clone. |
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| Embryocells |
A French website
designed by two students in medicine pursuing a research
degree on 'medical computer science and communication
technology' at the Broussais teaching hospital in Paris.
It offers thorough coverage of the different aspects of
stem cell research and therapy which are the subjects
of topical discussion (scientific, medical, religious,
ethical, etc.). |
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| Info
Science - feature on stem cells |
This French
science information website presents a complete feature
on stem cells: what stem cells are, their applications,
technical difficulties and possibilities; and an interview
with Mrs Noëlle Lenoir, President of the European Group
of Ethics. |
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| Info
Science - Pas de bébés mais des embryons
humains clonés |
This French
science information website presents an article explaining
the discovery made by the firm Advanced Cell Technology. |
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| Italian
government bioethics site |
The Italian
government site deals with bioethics in general. It contains
useful links to a number of sites throughout Europe dealing
specifically with stem cells. It also gives links to the
Italian National Bioethics Committee pages, providing
information about the official Italian view on various
issues, including the use of stem cells. |
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| La
Recherche |
This French
scientific monthly reproduces the content of the paper
publication online. In April 2002, it dedicates a feature
to 'Stem cells challenges', and explains the hopes related
to the latest developments in research on adult and embryonic
stem cells. |
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| National
Institute of Health |
The NIH presents
background information on stem cells. It includes an explanation
of what stem cells are; what pluripotent stem cells are;
how pluripotent stem cells are derived; why pluripotent
stem cells are important to science; and the value of
stem cell research. |
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| NIH
primer - Dutch translation |
Dutch translation
of the NIH primer (vertaaling in het nederlands van de
site NIH). |
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| Rio
Grande do Sul University bioethics site |
This page is
part of the site of the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande
do Sul in Brazil. It deals with the history and ethics
of experimentation with stem cells. |
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Science
magazine - Intimations of immortality
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An article by
Professor John Harris, on the aim of stem cell research
and therapy, which might be used for constant regeration
of organs and tissues, and thus might possibly lead to
immortality... |
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| CORDIS |
‘Community Research
and Development Information Service’: provides information
on all RTD programmes, projects, the latest news, calls
for proposals, etc. Free text search possible in CORDIS
project database. |
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EN, FR, IT, but mainly in EN |
| MedlinePlus |
MEDLINEplus
supplies health care information from the world’s largest
medical library, the National Library of Medicine at the
National Institute of Health. This page gives access to
general information, news items and research progress
in the field of stem cells. |
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| NECTAR |
This is the
website of an association, NECTAR, an association which
focuses on the promotion of transplantation and restoration
in disorders of the central nervous system, with particular
emphasis on the mutual exchange between basic science
and clinicians. |
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| PhRMA,
Genomics: a global resource |
A site produced
by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.
It offers an extensive listing of news items and general
features, as well as links to ethical and position papers,
policy statements and official and government guidelines. |
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| American
Catholic Church |
The American
Catholic Church's opinion on stem cell research. |
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| CancerBACUP |
UK patient support
group (charity) booklet on stem cells with particular
reference to bone marrow transplant. Extremely clear and
understandable explanations of practical issues for patients.
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| Church
of Scotland - Society, religion and technology projects |
Opinion of the
Church of Scotland on stem cells and cloning. His Director,
Dr Donald Bruce, will participate to the conference on
18 December 2001. |
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| Eco
Portal.net |
This website
was produced by a Spanish environmental organisation.
It describes the production and use of stem cells and
addresses basic ethical questions. |
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| European
Group of Ethics |
The European
Group of Ethics's website on Europa. The Group is an independent,
multidisciplinary body which advises the European Commission
on ethical aspects of science and new technologies concerning
the preparation and implementation of Community legislation
and policies. It gives its opinion on research and the
use of stem cells. |
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FR |
| European
Science Foundation reports |
The European
Science Foundation is the European association of national
organisations responsible for the support of scientific
research. Its High Level Expert Group has examined and
reported on a number of key issues in biological research
which involve ethical and societal concerns. |
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some pages also in FR |
HazteOir
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The aim of this
website is to provide a platform for citizens to exchange
their opinions on current events and Spanish politics.
The creators want to promote political participation,
respect for human dignity and values. |
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| Nuffield
Council on Bioethics |
The Nuffield
Council on Bioethics is an independent body established
by the Trustees of the Nuffield Foundation in 1991. Current
members of the Council include clinicians, educators,
lawyers, nurses, philosophers, scientists and theologians.
It examines ethical issues arising from developments in
medicine and biology. |
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Swiss
National Science Foundation
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The Swiss National
Science Foundation Council has adopted a text which commits
the SNF to support research projects including the use
of human embryonic stem cells, under strict conditions.
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| Temporary
Committee on Human Genetics and other new technologies
in modern medicine of the European Parliament |
The European
Parliament has set up a Temporary Committee to examine
recent developments in the field of human genetics. Its
task is to consider the problems and opportunities offered
in the area of human genetics and other new technologies
in modern medicine.
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| The
Royal Society |
Opinion and
information on stem cell research and therapeutical cloning
from the Royal Society (independent scientific academy
of the UK). |
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| The
Royal Society and MRC statement |
A joint policy
statement by the Medical Research Council and the Royal
Society (both in the UK) on stem cells research and therapeutic
cloning. |
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| The
Ultimate Pro-Life Resource List |
Website of the
American association Pro-Life. One part of the site contains
a list of articles on stem cell research from various
sources. |
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| UNESCO
report |
The use of embryonic
stem cells in therapeutic research, report by UNESCO's
International Bioethics Committee. |
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| Vatican
position |
The Vatican's
contribution to the debate on stem cells. |
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but website in DE, EN, ES, IT, PT |
| Wellcome
Trust interim position statement |
The Wellcome
Trust's position on stem cells. The Wellcome Trust is
a large independent research-funding charity 'to foster
and promote research with the aim of improving human and
animal health'. It also seeks to raise awareness of the
medical, ethical and social implications of research,
and promote dialogue between scientists, the public and
policy-makers. |
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| French
government-Ministery of Research |
"Les cellules
souches adultes et leurs potentialités d'utilisation
en recherche thérapeutique. Comparaison avec les
cellules souches embryonnaires." Report written (on
the request of Roger-Gérard Schwartzenberg, French
Minister of Research) by a working group chaired by François
Gros, permanent secretary of the Sciences Academy. |
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| House
of Lords - Stem Cell Research Online Debate |
Online consultation
to encourage a wide public debate on issues connected
with human cloning and stem cell research arising from
the Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Research Purposes)
Regulations 2001. The debate will run for four weeks from
Monday 24 September until Friday 19 October. On the site
is a range of messages from all sides of the discussion
and some questions to start the debate. The three conferences
currently cover - 'Respect for the Embryo', 'Regulation'
and 'Cloning'. If you have any further areas you think
warrant a conference at this forum, you can post a message
under any of the conferences requesting or suggesting
topic areas. |
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| Italian
government-Ministero della Sanità |
This site, produced
by the Italian Ministry of Health, reports the findings
of a national committee on stem cells. |
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| NIH
stem cells information |
Listing of National
Institutes of Health (USA) documents, press releases and
guidelines. |
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| Sénat
français |
Reports by the
French 'Parlimentary Office of scientific and technologic
choices': report of 23/02/2000 on cloning, cell therapy
and therapeutical use of embryo cells. |
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| UK
government-Department of Health |
UK government
guidelines and opinions on stem cells research. |
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| BBC
News - Stem cells could help MS patients |
Article from
BBC News website about the possibilities of using stem
cells in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. 16/04/2002 |
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| BBC
News - Stem cells research doubts |
Article from
BBC News website on a study suggesting that adult stem
cells may not be of any use in developing treatments for
diseases like Alzheimer's or diabetes. 13/03/2002 |
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| BBC
News - Stem cells therapy 'may grow tissue' |
Article from
BBC News website explaining that scientists believe they
have unlocked the potential of adult stem cells to grow
tissue for reconstructive surgery. 11/02/2002 |
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| CNN |
CNN review –
videos, news. |
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| CNN
- Stem cells debate |
CNN in-depth
feature on stem cells research. |
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| L'Express
- Un clone contesté |
Article dated
of 29/11/01 from the French magazine, L'Express, following
the media announcement by a US company that it has cloned
an embryo. |
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| L'Express-Les
promesses des cellules souches |
Article from
the French magazine, L'Express, dated 13/09/2001. |
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| L'Express
- Doit-on cloner pour soigner ? |
Article from
the French magazine, L'Express, discussing whether cloning
is necessary for curing diseases. 24/08/2000. |
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| Le
Monde - Cellules souches : la frustration croissante
des biologistes français |
Article from
the French newspaper Le Monde explains the taboo associated
with embryonic stem cells research and the discussions
surrounding this research. 10/04/2002 |
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| Medical
Research Council magazine |
The Medical
Research Council of UK magazine, Research in focus, explains
stem cell therapy in one of its issues. |
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| New
Scientist |
New Scientist
presents articles on cloning and stem cells. |
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| Stem
cells research news website |
Independent
and subscription-based newsletter produced by DataTrends
Publications, Inc. for managerial professionals in cell
therapy research. The emphasis is on biotech companies. |
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| Washington
Post - House Votes Broad Ban on Cloning |
Washington Post
article on cloning and stem cells, plus special reports
on cloning and gene therapy. |
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| Washington
Post - Stem cells feature |
Washington Post
feature on stem cell research. |
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