Stem Cell Reports

Regenerative Medicine

Written by experts in stem cell research, this report describes advances made since 2001 and outlines the expectations for future developments. It discusses current stem cell biology, not limited to NIH-funded research. Authors explain research using cells from embryos, fetal tissue, and adult tissues.

The report was originally written in 2006. NIH will add new chapters or other material as new areas of scientific research emerge.

Read the report

Stem Cells: Scientific Progress and Future Research Directions

This report is a review of the state of the science of stem cell research as of June 17, 2001. Included in this report is subject matter addressing stem cells from adult, fetal tissue, and embryonic sources.

Read the 2001 report