Stem Cell Fact sheets

Below is a list of Fact Sheets related to the Australian Stem Cell Centre and the biotechnology industry.

Fact Sheet 1 – Introduction to Stem Cells , PDF

Stem cells are stirring up great excitement in medical research. What are they and why are scientists so intrigued by them?

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Fact Sheet 2 – Types of Stem Cells , PDF

Learn more about the different types of stem cells.

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Fact Sheet 3 – Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells , PDF

What is so special about cord blood?

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Fact Sheet 4 – Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer , PDF

What is somatic cell nuclear transfer?

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Fact Sheet 5 – Stem Cell Research in Australia , PDF

Over fifty years ago bone marrow transplants were the first clinical applications of adult stem cells. What has happened since then?

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Fact Sheet 6 – Ethics of Stem Cell Research , PDF

Which stem cell research should be permitted?

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Fact Sheet 7 - Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells , PDF

Fact Sheet 7 - Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

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