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What stems cells can help treat

Photo credit:  http://www.costaricafrog.com/2010/01/14/multiple-sclerosis-ms-patient-stem-cell-treatments-costa-rica/


The links below will help you understand the basic issue.  You do not necessarily need to review every site in any great depth, but they are here for your reference if you need them.

Background info from National Institutes of Health

FAQ

Christian Science Monitor article on funding issues and stem cell research

Glossary of terms from International Society for Stem Cell Research

PBS Video on the issues surrounding cloning and embryonic stem cell research


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