Stem Cells -- Research
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The following guide provides Web site links, a list of selected
books, and access to online periodical articles about this subject.
The Web site links have been researched, evaluated, and annotated by
Rio Hondo College Librarians. The Librarians have specifically
selected these Web sites to meet the research needs of Rio Hondo
College students
Web Site Links
AAAS Policy Brief : Stem Cell Research
http://www.aaas.org/spp/cstc/briefs/stemcells/index.shtml
The American Association for the Advancement of Science
established the Center for Science, Technology and Congress in order
to provide timely, objective information to Congress on current
science and technology issues. They also assist the science and
engineering community in understanding and working with
Congress. They have provided Congress with a policy brief on
stem cell research. This site provides historical perspective as
well as the latest on this subject.
Coalition
for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR)
http://www.stemcellfunding.org/default.aspx
"The Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR)
is comprised of nationally-recognized patient organizations,
universities, scientific societies, foundations, and individuals with
life-threatening illnesses and disorders, advocating for the
advancement of breakthrough research and technologies in regenerative
medicine - including stem cell research and somatic cell nuclear
transfer - in order to cure disease and alleviate suffering."
Do No
Harm : The Coalition of Americans for Research Ethics
http://www.stemcellresearch.org/
"Do No Harm; The Coalition of Americans for Research Ethics is a
national coalition of researchers, health care professionals,
bioethicists, legal professionals, and others dedicated to the
promotion of scientific research and health care which does no harm to
human life."
Embryonic
Stem Cells http://www.news.wisc.edu/packages/stemcells/
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin - Madison have been
at the forefront of stem cell research, so this site has the very
latest information directly from the labs that are conducting the
studies. This site also has excellent illustrations.
The Pew
Forum on Religion & Public Life : Bioethics
http://pewforum.org/bioethics/
The Pew Forum on
Religion & Public Life seeks to promote a deeper understanding of how
religion shapes the ideas and institutions of American society.
This page deals with stem cell research from a religious perspective,
but presents a very balanced view. It is very current as well.
Stem
Cell Information
http://stemcells.nih.gov/index.asp
This site, authored by the National Institutes of Health, is an
excellent source of information about the science of stem cells.
The information is presented in easy to understand language and
includes illustrations. There is no editorializing, just a
presentation of facts. At the end of the site there are also
some excellent links to explore and a glossary of terms. The
site is regularly maintained.
Online Databases (Rio Hondo Students only)
Health & Wellness Resource Center
http://find.galegroup.com/menu/start?userGroupName=cclc_rio&prod=HWRC-2
This database offers very scientific and medical articles in
respected journals.
Health
Reference Center Academic
http://find.galegroup.com/menu/start?userGroupName=cclc_rio&prod=HRCA
This database offers very scientific and medical articles in
respected journals.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/cclc_rio?db=GVRL
This database provides mostly encyclopedic entries and overviews
of the topic.
SIRS http://sks.sirs.com
This subject is listed under 'Leading Issues' and leads
the reader to a wide range of articles covering all the different
types of stem cell science.
Books
The following books can be located in the
Rio Hondo College Library.
Suggested Subject Headings
For additional titles on this topic at Rio Hondo, click on the
following Library of Congress subject headings:
Articles
The Rio Hondo College Library provides
online access to full-text articles through our
online databases - http;//library.riohondo.edu/online_databases.
Please note: you must be a Rio Hondo College student, faculty, staff or board
member to use these services.
The 6 sample searches below are from the
ProQuest database.
Use Advanced Search and type each tern in a separate box:
1.
SUB(stem cells)
[from Scholarly Journals only]
2.
SUB(stem cells) AND (oppose) OR (against)
3.
SUB(stem cells) AND (support) OR (advocate)
4.
SUB(stem cells) AND SUB(medical research)
5.
SUB(stem cells) AND SUB(public opinion surveys) OR (polls)
6.
("therapeutic cloning")
Researched and evaluated by:
E. Ball, Librarian 10/2002
last update: E. Ball, Librarian 11/2009