Stem Cell Basics Stem Cell Basics Primer Get up to speed on stem
cell research, from basic information about what stem cells are
to detailed descriptions of how stem cells can improve human
health. - Stem cell definitions The term "stem cell" by itself
can be misleading. There are embryonic stem cells, adult stem
cells, cancer stem cells, and reprogrammed iPS cells, each with
very different potential to treat disease. Learn more about the
different types of stem cells and their origins. - Creating new
types of stem cells Generating new stem cell lines is a major
focus of many CIRM funded researchers. Learn why these new lines
are considered so important for the field to move forward. -
Stem cell therapies Stem cells have the potential to treat a
wide range of diseases, including diabetes, neurodegenerative
diseases, spinal cord injury, and heart disease. Learn why these
cells are such a powerful tool for treating disease as well as
what the current hurdles are before new stem cell therapies can
become availab