Stem Cell Basics

1. Introduction
2. What are the unique properties of all stem cells?
3. What are embryonic stem cells?
4. What are adult stem cells?
5. What are the similarities and differences between embryonic and adult stem cells?
6. What are the potential uses of human stem cells and the obstacles that must be overcome before these potential uses will be realized?
7. Where can I get more information?

VII. Where can I get more information?

You can start with other sections of this Info Center. For a more detailed discussion of stem cells, see Stem Cells: Scientific Progress and Future Research Directions. Check the Frequently Asked Questions page for quick answers to specific queries. The navigation table at right can connect you to the information you need.

The following Web sites, which are not part of the NIH Stem Cell site, also contain information about stem cells. The NIH is not responsible for the content of these sites.

• http://www.news.wisc.edu/packages/stemcells/
  The University of Wisconsin's Web site about stem cells, written for general audiences.
• http://www.eurekalert.org
  EurekAlert! is a publicly accessible science news site run by the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences. Search for "stem cells."
• http://scitechdaily.com/
  A site that offers a range of news articles, features, and commentaries about science and technology topics. Search for "stem cells."
• http://www.sciam.com/
  The Web site for Scientific American. Search for "stem cells."
• http://today.reuters.com/news/newssearchresults.aspx?srch=stem%20cell&searchtype=a
  Searches the Reuters news site for stories about stem cells.
• http://www.stemcellresearchnews.com/
  A commercial, online newsletter that features stories about stem cells of all types.

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