Understanding Stem Cells

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An introduction to stem cells while assuming no prior knowledge, and covers the following topics: what stem cells are, the difference between embryonic and adult stem cells, IVF as a key source of embryonic stem cells, therapeutic cloning (somatic cell nuclear transfer), the difference between therapeutic and reproductive cloning, potential medical applications of stem cell research and a brief overview of ethical issues raised by stem cell research.Teacher's guide available online: http://www.veavideo.com/teachersNotes/Understanding%20Stem%20Cells.pdf

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00:31
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GVLIB100802
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A790