Stem cells: What they are and what they do
Stem cells FAQs - Covers cell types, including embryonic stem cells, uses and ethical issues. You've heard about stem cells in the news, and perhaps you've wondered if they might help you or a loved one with a serious disease. You may struggle ... [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
Cloning/Embryonic Stem Cells
An overview of information about cloning and embryonic stem cell research from the July 2002 Ethical Boundaries workshop. HomeResearchExtramural ResearchReports and Publications from DERLong-Range Planning: Reports and PublicationsEthical ... [... more]
Human Genome Research Institute |
What You Need To Know About™ Hodgkin Lymphoma
Hematopoietic or blood-forming stem cells are immature cells that can mature into blood cells. These stem cells are found in the bone marrow, bloodstream, or umbilical cord blood (see Question 1). Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) and peripheral ... [... more]
National Cancer Institute |
Understanding Cancer Series: Blood Stem Cell Transplants
Preparing Patients for Reduced-Intensity Allogeneic Transplants From Bone Marrow to the Bloodstream Blood Stem Cell Transplants: When? Stem Cells from Self to the Rescue Stem Cells from Donor to the Rescue Not Just Any Blood Stem Cells Will ... [... more]
National Cancer Institute |
"Hematopoietic Stem Cells"
A Safety and Dose-Finding Study of JNJ-26481585 for Patients With Advanced of Refractory Leukemia or Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Myeloablative Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Transplantation (HPCT) for Pediatric Malignancies Nebulized Liposomal ... [... more]
Clinical Trials |
"Stem Cells"
Evaluation of the Role of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Treatment of Graft Versus Host Disease Gene Therapy-Treated Stem Cells in Treating Patients Undergoing Stem Cell Transplant for Intermediate-Grade or High-Grade AIDS-Related ... [... more]
Clinical Trials |
The Donor Experience
People usually volunteer to become stem cell donors either because they have a family member in need of a match or because they want to help people they don't know. People wanting to donate stem cells or join a volunteer registry can speak with ... [... more]
American Cancer Society |
The Promise of Stem Cells
Stem cells can develop into different cell types. They may offer a renewable source of replacement cells to treat diseases, conditions, and disabilities. In 2001, President George W. Bush announced that federal funds may be awarded for research ... [... more]
stemcells.nih.gov |
Stem Cell Basics
The pages linked below cover basic information about stem cells. For a more detailed discussion, see our Stem Cell Reports. Or you can check the Frequently Asked Questions page for quick answers to specific queries. HomeInfo CenterStem Cell ... [... more]
stemcells.nih.gov |
Glossary [Stem Cell Information]
With regard to an embryo, preimplantation means that the embryo has not yet implanted in the wall of the uterus. Human embryonic stem cells are derived from preimplantation stage embryos fertilized outside a woman's body (in vitro). The goal of ... [... more]
stemcells.nih.gov |
Accredited Cellular Therapy Facility Search
FACT accredited Cellular Therapy Product (CTP) facilities have demonstrated compliance with the current FACT-JACIE International Standards for Cellular Therapy Product Collection, Processing and Administration. The accreditation process involves ... [... more]
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