Stem Cell Webquest
Here are some links to help you in your research to answer questions about stem cells. How do stem cells work? What's the difference between adult and embryonic stem cells? If your "character" is opposed to stem cell research, is s/he opposed to all stem cell therapies--even the current stem cell therapies listed in the Stem Cellls in the Spotlight page?
You might think about whether you'd like some visual aids to help your argument.
- What are the Types of Stem Cells? Find out what types of stem cells are totipotent, pluripotent, and multipotent (and what do those words mean anyway?) Then take the quiz at the end.
- Stem Cells in the Spotlight Here's a web index that includes some of the links from above in addition to other information about treating specific diseases. Check out Stem Cell Therapies: What is the Recipe for Success for details about how stem cells can be used to treat Parkinson's disease. Also check out "Additional Resources" for current news and other peoples' opinions about stem cell research.
- PBS Nova Science Now: Stem Cells Check out "Related Science News" for recent stem cell articles.
- Illinois Regenerative Medicine Institute
- University of Kansas Medical Center Stem Cell Basics-Great Images! Great discussion of ethics.